Newsletters

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

2015 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 01 – January – March 2015

PFFF Newsletter 02 – April – May 2015

PFFF Newsletter 03 – June – July 2015

PFFF Newsletter 04 – August – September 2015

PFFF Newsletter 05 – October – November 2015

PFFF Newsletter 06 – December 2015 – February 2016

2016 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 07 – February – March 2016

PFFF Newsletter 08 – April – May 2016

PFFF Newsletter 09 – June – July 2016

PFFF Newsletter 10 – August – September 2016

PFFF Newsletter 11 – October – November 2016

PFFF Newsletter 12 – December 2015 – February 2016

2017 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 13 – January – February 2017

PFFF Newsletter 14 – March – April 2017

PFFF Newsletter 15 – May – June 2017

PFFF Newsletter 16 – July – August 2017

PFFF Newsletter 17 – September – October 2017

PFFF Newsletter 18 – November – December 2017

2018 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 19 – December 2017 – January 2018

PFFF Newsletter 20 – March – April 2018

PFFF Newsletter 21 – May – June 2018

PFFF Newsletter 22 – July – August 2018

PFFF Newsletter 23 – September – October 2018

PFFF Newsletter 24 – November – December 2018

PFFF Newsletter 25 – December 2018 – February 2019

2019 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 26 – March – April 2019

PFFF Newsletter 27 – May – June 2019

PFFF Newsletter 28 – July – August 2019

PFFF Newsletter 29 – September – October 2019

PFFF Newsletter 30 – November – December 2019

PFFF Newsletter 31 – December 2019 – February 2020

2020 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 32 – March – April 2020

PFFF Newsletter 33 – May – June 2020

PFFF Newsletter 34 – July – August 2020

PFFF Newsletter 35 – September – October 2020

PFFF Newsletter 36 – November – December 2020

PFFF Newsletter 37 – December 2019 – February 2021

2021 Newsletters

PFFF Newsletter 38 – March – April 2021

PFFF Newsletter 39 – May – June 2021

PFFF Newsletter 40 – July – August 2021

PFFF Newsletter 41 – September – October 2021

PFFF Newsletter 42 – November – December 2021

PFFF Newsletter 43 – December 2021 – February 2022

2022 Newsletters

PFF Newsletter 44 – March – April 2022

PFF Newsletter 45 – June – July 2022

PFF Newsletter 46 – July – August 2022

PFF Newsletter 47 – September – October 2022

PFF Newsletter 48 – November – December 2022

PFF Newsletter 49 – December – February 2023

2023 Newsletters

PFF Newsletter 50 – March – April 2023

PFF Newsletter 51 – May – June 2023

PFF Newsletter 52 – July – August 2023

PFF Newsletter 53 – September – October 2023

PFF Newsletter 54 – November – December 2023

PFF Newsletter 55 – December – February 2024

2024 Newsletters

PFF Newsletter 56 – March – April 2024

PFF Newsletter 57 – May – June 2024

PFF Newsletter 58 – July – August 2024

PFF Newsletter 59 – September – October 2024

PFF Newsletter 60 – November – December 2024

PFF Newsletter 61 – December – February 2024

2025 Newsletters

PFF Newsletter 62 – January – February 2025

PFF Newsletter 63 – March – April 2025

PFF Newsletter 64 – May – June 2025

PFF Newsletter 65 – July – August 2025

PFF Newsletter 66 – September – October 2025

PFF Newsletter 67 – November – December 2025

2026 Newsletters

PFF Newsletter 68 – January – February 2025

PFF Newsletter 69 – March – April 2025

PFF Newsletter 70 – May – June 2025

PFF Newsletter 71 – July – August 2025

PFF Newsletter 72 – September – October 2025

PFF Newsletter 73 – November – December 2025