Explore Australia’s history, culture and identity through four engaging talks that look beyond the familiar stereotypes.
Explore Australia’s history, culture and identity through four engaging talks that look beyond the familiar stereotypes.
- Significant Moments in Australian Photography
Discover how photographers have documented — and helped shape — Australia’s changing society, landscapes and sense of identity.
- Not Just Ned Kelly
Move beyond the famous outlaw to explore the people, stories and events that have shaped Australia’s history and popular imagination.
- Australians Who Changed the World
Meet Australians whose ideas, achievements and actions have made a lasting impact nationally and internationally.
- Australian Convict Stories
Go beyond the usual tales of crime and punishment to discover the lives, experiences and legacies of the people transported to Australia.
This varied and entertaining series is ideal for anyone curious about Australia, whether you already know something of its history or are keen to explore it further. Dr Rie Natalenko has a doctorate in Creative Arts (screenwriting) and has won awards for fiction, poetry and screenwriting. She lectures regularly on cruises around the world. Please note there will not be a class on 13 or 20 November. The last talk in the series will therefore be on 11 December.
The price shown includes the Life Membership discount.
Information, logo and images are sourced from the Canterbury WEA website.
