An Australian rock icon, an Aboriginal women’s safety advocate and a pioneer of Melbourne’s Italian cuisine scene are among 16 new stories being shared on an interactive map recognising significant Victorian women.

Member for Melton Steve McGhie today announced today that a new location in Melton will be added to Her Place Women’s Museum’s Finding Her Map, after more than 50 nominations from Victorians.

A plaque for first nations leader Antoinette Braybrook AM will be installed at the Melton Learning and Library Hub, 31 McKenzie St, Melton.

Finding Her is Australia’s first interactive map spotlighting locations that commemorate women and gender-diverse people across Victoria.

The initiative, launched in March 2023, is part of Her Place Women’s Museum’s mapping of more than 60 women and gender diverse people who have shaped Victoria, linking the places and monuments that they are connected to with videos, stories and photographs of their lives via QR codes on every site.

The $50,000 investment from the Labor Government enabled Her Place Women’s Museum to research and produce the latest stories, which are now live on Finding Her.

Her Place Women’s Museum received more than 50 nominations from members of the public after a call-out for suggestions last year. To explore the full map, visit findingher.org.au.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins

“Whether you explore the map online or visit the sites in person, you’ll be inspired by the women behind these stories – and how their legacies continue to shape Victoria today.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

“We’re bringing women’s stories out of the shadows into our streets – so every Victorian can see and celebrate the trailblazers who helped shape our state.”