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Joan Child

Meet Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives. 

The Ladies in the house podcast celebrates women who worked in Old Parliament House and explores how they contributed to democracy in Australia. It is a collaboration with Kelly Chase of the History detective podcast.

Explore what it was like to be the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. Then plan an itinerary for a visiting dignitary to your local area. 

This resource includes a transcript, reference list, lesson plan and activities before and after listening.

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Joan Child
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Resources

Joan Child – teacher’s resource