Many Hearts, One Voice

When WWII ended, the men who fought and died were not forgotten – but what of their wives and families? For the War Widows’ Guild the fight for rights and recognition had just begun. Together they fought for recognition and for public expression of their loss, for subsidised aged-nursing care and affordable housing. Together they fought to have their pensions recognised as compensation for their husbands’ lives. Together they overcame poverty, social isolation and invisibility.

Many Hearts, One Voice: the story of the War Widows’ Guild in Western Australia tells the tale of this courageous group of women who made a difference to the lives of Australia’s war widows of yesterday and today.

Many Hearts, One Voice – the result of eight years of research, writing and editing – was released in November 2015. For more information, head to the Fremantle Press website.

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2 weeks ago

You may be unaware, that decades before 9/11, there was another September 11. On that same date in 1973, lives were also torn apart. This is in honour of them, and most of all a toast to my beautiful, dear friend, Cecilia. xx ... See MoreSee Less

Remembering the Other September 11

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Stories that matter Remembering the Other September 11 Melinda Tognini September 11, 2018 No Comments Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email “The only thing left my friends, is to forget. And you forget, not by reopening a court case, by throwing someone in jail. No, F O R G E T [he spelt out the letter...

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3 weeks ago

"Often when we think of literacy we think of it as about learning to read and write. That is true, but the beauty of literacy to me is really about story-telling."

In recognition of Indigenous Literacy Day, you can hear (via the video in this post) Patrick Dodson reading Steve Goes to the Carnival by Walmajarri man Joshua Button in collaboration with Robyn Wells.

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Today is Indigenous Literacy Day.

Often when we think of literacy we think of it as about learning to read and write. That is true, but the beauty of literacy to me is really about story-telling.

I’ve chosen to read a book by Walmajarri man Joshua Button in collaboration with Robyn Wells.

The book is about a gorilla named Steve, who has an adventure at the Carnival in Rio in search of his zookeeper friend.

Go to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation to find out more about how you can help get books like this one into remote schools - and into the hands of First Nations children.

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4 weeks ago

My final post for National Family History Month - this time I'm sharing some of the blogs (and blog databases) I find particularly helpful when it comes to tracing the times and places in which my ancestors lived.

Ping Outback Family History, Lonetester, Geneabloggerstribe and Amy Johnson Crow. ... See MoreSee Less

Tracing Your Family History – with Blogs

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Family History Tracing Your Family History – with Blogs Melinda Tognini August 28, 2018 No Comments Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, the family history community is mostly a supportive and encouraging bunch. Along with my writing community, it’s a refreshing change...

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1 month ago

When I wrote this post almost exactly four years ago, I was only commenting on an average day in Question Time, not the unfolding events of the present.

Had hoped things might have improved in that time. Apparently not. ... See MoreSee Less

Question Time

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Stories that matter Question Time Melinda Tognini August 28, 2014 4 Comments Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Today I witnessed name calling, put downs, blaming, snide remarks, interrupting and petty bickering. As a parent, I’d be horrified if one of my children was subjected to such behaviour. I....

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