A young mother from Healesville breaks political barriers

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Image: Gracia Baylor AM

Introduction

“I believe the only way to make progress is to get where decision making is done. And that’s what I’ve attempted to do."

When Gracia Baylor realised that there was no kindergarten for her children to attend in Healesville in the 1960s, she began a groundbreaking career. She was the first woman sworn into the Victorian Legislative Council in 1979.

 

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About the oral history collection

These three audio stories are from the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum oral history collection. To find a full listing of oral histories held at the museum explore our online collection database. Access to transcripts or recordings can be arranged by contacting the Collections and Curatorial team at museumcollections@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

 

Project Credits

Photographs and audio stories by Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Audio production by Tiny Empire Collective

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum gratefully acknowledges the Local History Grants Program and Public Record Office Victoria, supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund.

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