Historical information

Gwen Goedecke was a founding member of the Sunshine International Women's Committee in 1974 and later became Secretary. Her work in this organisation enhanced and informed local women's participation in public life. She was a member of the Footscray Local Governance Association, a campaign to encourage more women to stand for council.

Gwen was also a founding member of the Footscray Centre for Working Women in 1974 where she was instrumental in helping many migrant women working in local factories obtain appropriate advice, information and assistance. Gwen was the 2006 Dame Phyllis Frost Woman of the Year, in recognition of her significant contribution to the status of women. In 2001, she was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to the community.

Physical description

Collection of metal pin badges

Inscriptions & markings

5006.01 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Vote 1 Labour Party Industrial Badge.jpg"
5006.02 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Unions Fighting For Safety At Work Badge.jpg"
5006.03 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - No More Vietnams Shop Conscription Now Badge.jpg"
5006.04 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Reconciliation In The Park Badge.jpg"
5006.05 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Our Unions Our Future Our Fight Badge.jpg"
5006.06 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Union Solidarity Badge.jpg"
5006.07 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Oppose U.S. Aggression March On April 21 Badge.jpg"
5006.08 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - Building Union Picnic Day Est 1856 Victoria First Paid Day 1976 Badge.jpg"
5006.09 - Gwen Goedecke Collection - 669 Sprinkler Fitters Badge.jpg"