Newsletters - Parramatta Female Factory Friends

Stay Connected with the Parramatta Female Factory Friends

Our bi-monthly Newsletter keeps members and supporters up to date with everything happening at the Parramatta Female Factory and Institutions Precinct.
Each edition brings together news, research, stories, and reflections that celebrate our shared mission—to honour the women who lived and worked here and to preserve this nationally significant site for future generations.

What’s Inside Each Edition

Every issue of our Newsletter is thoughtfully compiled by our dedicated volunteers and includes a range of regular sections designed to inform, inspire, and connect:

President’s Message
A personal message from our President, highlighting current projects, achievements, and goals for the months ahead.

Noticeboard
Your guide to the latest updates, opportunities, and important announcements from the Friends and the wider heritage community.

History Corner
A fascinating look at an aspect of the Factory’s history—featuring new research, archival finds, and historical insights.

‘Our Girls’
A much-loved feature profiling individual female convicts. Each story sheds light on their courage, resilience, and humanity.

Feature Article
An in-depth piece exploring a key theme, historical figure, or project that deepens our understanding of the Factory’s legacy.

Research Centre Muster
Updates from our Research Centre team, including new discoveries, acquisitions, and projects in progress.

Research Muster Profile
Spotlight on a researcher, volunteer, or contributor whose work is helping to preserve and interpret the Factory’s story.

Members’ Corner
A space for our members—sharing reflections, family connections, research tips, and community highlights.

Dates for Your Diary
Stay informed about upcoming meetings, open days, and special events.

Workshops and Events
Reviews of recent programs and details of upcoming workshops, presentations, and activities.

Members’ Privileges

Members enjoy exclusive early access to each Newsletter—receiving it up to 12 months before it becomes available to the public.
As a member, you can:

Receive each issue directly via email.
Request copies of missing editions.
Download available issues from this page.

Becoming a member helps support our ongoing advocacy, research, and education work while keeping you closely connected to the heart of the Parramatta Female Factory Friends.

For Non-Members

Past issues of the Newsletter are made available here one year after publication, allowing everyone to explore the Factory’s ongoing story and the community efforts that sustain it.

If you’d like early access and to receive the latest issue as soon as it’s published, consider joining the Parramatta Female Factory Friends today. Your membership ensures that the stories of the women of the Factory continue to be shared and remembered.

Access Past Issues

Browse or download our recent and archived Newsletters below. Each issue captures the spirit of the Parramatta Female Factory Friends community—its research, advocacy, and the passion that drives us forward.

For assistance or to request a specific edition, please contact:
contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au