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6 Sept 2011 | NSW Gov't axes 24.6 million Parramatta Arts Precinct project.

5 Sept 2011| Arts sites masterplan in Parramatta - IT was pressure from The Parramatta Advertiser that led to the visit of NSW Heritage Minister Robyn Parker to Parramatta last week...more ..Parramatta Advertiser

24 Aug 2011 | Potential for a tourist mecca - there are calls to have three key Parramatta sites integrated into a tourist mecca now that their futures are uncertain... more or add your comments.. Parramatta Advertiser

25 June 2011 | Skyscrapers and secret gardens....more

2 June 2011 | Selling heritage to China ...more

18 Mar 2011 | A major victory for supporters of the historic Female Factory news link

3 March 2011 | Toongabbie MP Nathan Rees see The Rocks in Parramatta.

3 Feb 2011 | Gutsy campaign grabs NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell to save Female Factory Precinct.

8 Jan 2011|  Convict women's prison sentenced to life in IT back-up

21 Dec 10 ABC TV Report on the threat to Female Factory Heritage building 105.

20 Dec 10 | Work threatens historic Female Factory 

15 Dec 10 | Fight against Parramatta Female Factory's technological future

3 Aug 10 | AUSTRALIAN convict landmarks have been added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites..more..

2 Dec 09 | Former inmate calls for memorial 

16 Nov 09 | Apology to the Forgotten Australians ' Kevin Rudd PM National Apology transcript download here 

19 Sept 2009 |   Healing Service & Memorial Dedication to the Forgotten Australians of NSW  NSW State Apology transcript download

"We call upon the State and Federal governments to protect and preserve the Parramatta Female Factory Precinct and designate the site for the purposes of cultural and heritage tourism". 

Parramatta Female Factory Precinct Assoc.

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Parramatta Female Factory Precinct needs your help!

The only way for the Precinct to be designated as a national heritage and cultural tourism destination is for the community to take a stand and lobby the NSW government.

Here are some ways you can take action

  1. Contact a politician - Contact the Minister for Environment & Heritage - Robyn Parker -NSW Premier & Minister for Western Sydney - Barry O'Farrell - Local Member - Geoff Lee and the Shadow Ministers - John Robertson
  2. Contact the media - Email Addresses and phone numbers for Newspapers and radio stations.
  3. Spread the Word - We need more people like you to fight for the Precinct
  4. Join the Mailing List - Stay in touch so we can tell you what’s happening and how you can help.
  5. Lend your support by including a link on your website.
  6. Sign our petition calling for the site to be designated as a cultural and heritage tourism destination. Download the PETITION


Parramatta Female Factory Precinct represents a history of  women and children who were considered less than equal -  locked away 'out of sight and out of mind'.

Like Port Arthur, Cascades and Cockatoo Island it is a uniquely valuable site and cultural resource which many Australians have a personal connection with either as a convict descendant or those who spent time in the Orphan School, the Girls Industrial & Training School or the Asylum.

The Precinct is a hidden treasure that needs to be saved for future generations as a national heritage site.