Join Us in Preserving History: Support the Parramatta Female Factory Friends
At the heart of Australia’s convict heritage stands the Parramatta Female Factory—a place of hardship, resilience, and transformation. Here, thousands of women forged new lives under extraordinary circumstances. As custodians of this unique legacy, the Parramatta Female Factory Friends are dedicated to ensuring these stories continue to inspire and educate future generations.
Our Mission
Guided Tours
Experience the history first-hand through our immersive guided tours. Walk where the women once lived and worked, and hear their powerful stories of endurance and hope.
Talks and Workshops
Join historians and researchers as we uncover the lives behind the walls. Our talks and workshops bring to light the challenges, reforms, and daily realities of the female convicts.
Events and Open Days
Step inside this remarkable site during our community events and open days. Feel the spirit of resilience that shaped Australia’s social history.
Research and Education
Through ongoing research and educational programs, we continue to uncover new insights into the lives of the women who passed through the Factory and its later institutions.
Why Your Support Matters
Your donation—large or small—helps us preserve the site, conduct research, and share the stories that define this important chapter in Australia’s past.
- Every dollar makes a difference. Donations go directly toward heritage preservation, research, and community education.
- Registered charity. The Parramatta Female Factory Friends is a recognised, not-for-profit charitable organisation committed to accountability and transparency.
How to Donate
Please click on the link below to make your secure donation.
Your generosity ensures that the voices of the Parramatta Female Factory continue to be heard and remembered.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about our work or discuss other ways to contribute, please email us at
contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au
Together, we can honour resilience, celebrate heritage, and keep the stories of the Parramatta Female Factory alive for generations to come.