Celebrating Sylvia Curley, Canberra's Trailblazing Pioneer | Heritage Festival

Overview

Discover the inspiring life of Sylvia Curley, a trailblazing nurse, advocate, and historian who shaped Canberra's heritage.

From transforming hospitals and revolutionizing nursing education to preserving Mugga Mugga Cottage as a cultural treasure, Sylvia's story is one of passion, resilience, and vision.

Join Dr Hannah Paddon (Senior Curator) and Vanessa Roth (Assistant Curator) for a captivating talk about Sylvia's ground breaking achievements and enduring legacy as a true pioneer of the Canberra community.