How does using Wikipedia benefit the Australian higher education sector? Recent highlights include: 📚Using Wikipedia articles in university assessments 🧠 Publication of a journal article 💻 Online symposium events 🎓 Real-life demonstrations of using Wikiplatforms wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Using_W...

🎉 Save the date: WikiCon Australia 2026! We are thrilled to announce that WikiCon Australia 2026 will take place in Canberra over two days, 11 April 11 & 12 April 2026, at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. More to come. Image attribution: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

You may have seen fundraising banners on Wikipedia. Each year, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), a non-profit organisation, uses these banners to attract donations. These contributions keep Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms free and accessible. Read on: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Why_do_...

On 27 August 2025, WMAU attended & supported WikiFest at the State Library Victoria. It was hugely successful and contained a series of presentations demonstrating possible uses of Wikidata, including Tim Sherratt: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/WikiFes...

Aussie #Wikipedia editors may want to learn about this. @wmau.bsky.social

Wikimania 2025 brought together many voices and perspectives from around the world. In this post, Ivonne Kristiani speaks with three Wikimedians from the ESEAP region, who share personal reflections from their very first Wikimania experience in Nairobi 2025. diff.wikimedia.org/2025/09/03/e...

To celebrate #WomenInRed and their 10th anniversary, I created a bio for Aussie children's writer/illustrator and war artist, Sheila Hawkins. I need to write more, but wanted to share. @wmau.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_...

From July 1 to August 31, 2025, the Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (#WPWP) campaign is running, and we want Australia to get involved! This campaign invites you to contribute photos to Wikipedia articles that currently don’t have any images. Let’s help fill the gaps! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikiped...

Now is the time to apply for WMAU Partner Projects 2025-2026! 📣 For further details on how to apply, head to our website. 📅 Register for an optional FAQ information session via Humanitix 📌 Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025 wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Partner...

The Radical Acts project offered an opportunity for two Australian Wikimedians to delve deeper into the archives of the State Library Victoria and shed light on the history of women’s suffrage. blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/such-was-lif...

A dedicated South Australian historian recently travelled 2,500 km from Adelaide to Canberra for our "Know My Name" edit-a-thon at the National Gallery, as he was frustrated by the lack of Wikipedia articles on significant SA women artists. Read more: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Aldinga...

Wikimedia Australia joins the Attorney-General’s Department Copyright and AI Reference Group! We’ll contribute insights rooted in open knowledge, ensuring Wikimedia voices help shape the future of copyright and AI. Learn more: www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-p...

The 2025 #1Lib1Ref campaign has come to a successful conclusion, thanks to the remarkable efforts of editors from across Australia and New Zealand. Contributors added an impressive 1,840 references to Wikipedia during the campaign period! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/1Lib1Re...

🌈✨The Wiki Loves Pride campaign is back and running from June 1 to June 30! 🎉 Organised by Wikimedia LGBT+, this initiative celebrates and expands the representation of the LGBT+ community on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. diff.wikimedia.org/2025/06/04/w...

We'll be running an online session for Wikipedia newbies tomorrow - Wednesday 4 June! If you'd like to learn more about Wikipedia and how it works, please join us at 1.30 PM AEST: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Introdu...

🤩 The English Wikipedia has reached 7,000,000 articles 🎉 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

The Wikimedia Australia Board are proud to share our new 10-Year Strategic Plan – a forward-looking and ambitious roadmap to guide our work through to 2035. This plan reflects our commitment to growing and sustaining a thriving Wikimedia movement in Australia. bit.ly/4jrf8lL

Do you have a Wikipedia page that doesn't quite capture your contributions or achievements? You're not alone! We often receive messages from people who feel their Wikipedia entries could use a little love or updating. Here are some suggestions on what you can do: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/My_Wiki...

We want to extend a wholehearted THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time & skills to enhance Wikipedia & Wikimedia projects. 🙌 Every edit, translation, & upload helps make knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere. wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Celebra... #NationalVolunteerWeek

#WomenInRed are working on Revolutionary Women and names beginning with I&J during May. Why not join us? @wmau.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

I spent this morning making an update to my 'how to use Mix'n'match' video, seeing as the sound on the previous one was terrible, and also the tool has been through some changes since 2020. youtu.be/OZXEtUrjJrY #Wikidata

April was a busy month for Wikimedia Australia - our news and happenings included a special announcement, inspirational projects with Wikimedians in Residence, training for editors, new events, and much more! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimed...

The "Radical Acts" project sought to enhance the representation of Australian feminist activism on Wikipedia. Thanks to the efforts of two Wikimedians in Residence, the project has: ✅ 27 new articles created ✅ 86 existing articles improved ✅ 462 references added wikimedia.org.au/wiki/From_Ar...

Lest We Forget An Australian Defence Force service member salutes during the playing of the bugle during an Anzac Day dawn ceremony in Darwin, NT, Australia, April 25, 2021. 📸 by U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Micha Pierce, public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

One month to go until our annual #1Lib1Ref campaign with @wmau.bsky.social kicks off! From 15 May to 5 June, we’re asking Librarians and Information Professionals to add at least one reference to Wikipedia, helping improve the quality of articles on one of the most-read websites in the world.

What editing practices shape the representations of Australia on Wikipedia? Michael Falk, Heather Ford, and Francesca Sidoti will share their findings in this online session. Please visit the webpage for more details. rduevents.unimelb.edu.au/event/2175-h...

What are we focusing on this month at #WominInRed? Women in Business and Women with names beginning with G & H. @wmau.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Driven by insights from recent research & community feedback at WikiCon Adelaide 2024, we are in the process of developing our Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) & Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) Protocol. Stay tuned for updates! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimed... #ICIP #IDSov

Wikipedia is an invaluable tool for fact-checking and combating misinformation. That's why from 15 May to 5 June 2025, Wikimedia Australia and @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social are calling on all #LibraryLovers to add at least one reference to Wikipedia! meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:1...

Elliott Bledsoe and Belinda Spry attended RightsCon and connected with Wikimedia Foundation staff and affiliates. They discussed challenges, strategies for community engagement, and enhancing inclusivity in Wikimedia projects. It was a very insightful event! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Reflect...

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrating the incredible achievements of women everywhere. What are you editing today to celebrate? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna... #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #Wikimedia #Wikipedia.

After the success of our recent calls for images, we are now looking for photos of Tiny Little Libraries. We would love to document the diversity and… randomness of some of these little acts of kindness! commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Categor... Image: wuppertaler, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

@wikimediafoundation.org chief product and technology officer Selena Deckelmann shares the five pillars behind Wikipedia’s success, inviting a more inclusive approach to AI development — one that empowers people to create a common good. View the presentation on TED! www.ted.com/talks/selena...

Improving @wikipedia.org one edit at a time... did you know you can add citations from Trove directly into Wikipedia? Trove is one of our favourite resources when looking for information on Australian topics. It's so easy to add references from Trove to Wikipedia! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Adding_...

Join the Aotearoa New Zealand Wikipedia community at the next online meetup this Sunday 2 March, 12 – 2pm. All are welcome, beginners to experienced. Get more details below 👇 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Capturing everyday life in Australia... chicken coops! 🐓 Calling for images to capture the more mundane aspects of Australian life. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Categor... Image: by Aliceinthealice, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Most of us carry smartphones that allow us to take pictures of friends, family, and pets daily. However, many aspects of our lives remain uncaptured and undocumented. Can you add to this Wikimedia Commons Category? commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Categor... Image: by Gnangarra, Attribution 2.5 Australia.

What's on the menu at #WomenInRed this month? We have Black women and the 2nd month of our Alphabet Run – C + D. @wmau.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Have you heard of Annette Kellerman? 🇦🇺 She challenged the societal norms of her time not only in Australia but on a global stage. What is Annette Kellerman's legacy? Read about her amazing achievements: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/17_Insp...

We kick off our monthly free online training sessions with an Introduction to @wikipedia.org in early February. Want to get involved but don't know where to start? Sign up and join us online! events.humanitix.com/introducing-... #FreeKnowledge #Wikipedia

Many of us are familiar with amazing Australian women, such as Cathy Freeman, Julia Gillard, Edith Cowan, and Dame Nellie Melba; there are countless Australian women whose stories remain largely unknown. This is where Wikipedia comes in! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/17_Insp...

🎉 Congratulations to @2ser.bsky.social, State Library Victoria and the South Australian Museum for being awarded Wikimedia Australia Partner Project funding for 2024-2025. Details of the projects: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Announc... #Wikimedia @wikimedia.bsky.social #Wikipedia #WikimedianinResidence

While reading up on Aussie artist Evelyn Chapman I discovered these three images, now uploaded to #WikimediaCommons and replacing poor quality ones on English #Wikipedia. #WomenInRed @wmau.bsky.social

Wikimedia Australia are digitising the Ian Peter Archive to preserve Australia's Internet history. Welcome Caddie and Cameron to our staff - we can't wait to see what you discover! wikimedia.org.au/wiki/APNIC_F... #Archives #WikimediaAustralia #APNICFoundation #InternetHistory

Of the 60 Superstars of STEM appointed by @scienceau.bsky.social for 2025-26, 2 have #Wikipedia bios, 27 were on #Wikidata and the remaining 33 have now been added. #WomenInSTEM @wmau.bsky.social

Celebrating a milestone: Women's Biographies on Wikipedia Reach 20% - a global effort has been underway to increase the representation of women on Wikipedia. Thank you to our partners and tireless volunteers for being part of this journey. wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Celebra...

Do you ever wonder how Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, protects your personal information so you can read, share, and edit it privately and safely? Take #AWikiMinute to learn more.

🧰 This DIY Open GLAM Toolkit to open cultural heritage collections is built on everything we learned from working with GLAM-E Lab collaborators. 🛠️ wikimedia.org.au/wiki/The_Ope...

Have you ever wondered how @wikipedia.bsky.social really works? Or who are the people who edit and improve its articles? This video is for you. This is #AWikiMinute! A series of videos that answer frequent questions about Wikipedia and the Wikimedia universe in only a minute.

We'll have to wait another week to celebrate 20% women's bios on #EnglishWikipedia. It is tantalisingly close at 19.998%! #GenderBias @wmau.bsky.social @wikipedia.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social