Glenroy is home to many remarkable women with stories as diverse as the people that live here. We wanted to uncover and share some of these stories, so we reached out on International Women’s Day and asked the community, “Who do you think is doing extraordinary things in Glenroy?” We were not disappointed with the responses.
We used the nominations from the community to gather a group of women. We’ve learned about them over the past month, and we’re now sharing 21 of Glenroy’s amazing women and their stories with you in this exhibition.
Some are long-time residents of Glenroy and others are newcomers. All of them have used their challenges and skills to help others. All of them are extraordinary.
To continue the celebration, our extraordinary women are appearing on flags and projections in the Glenroy Centre over the coming months. Keep an eye out!
Free Outdoor Projection Event
You’re invited to be the first to see The Extraordinary Women of Glenroy portraits and artwork projected onto some of the local buildings.
When: Tuesday 25 June, 6pm to 8pm
Where: The park on the corner of Glenroy Road and Hartington Street in Glenroy
We’ll launch the nightly projection artwork with live music, free hot drinks, and activities for the kids, including glow in the dark face painting! Rug up and come celebrate some of the women who are making a big difference to their community.
This project was put together by an incredible team of local creative businesses that have all worked together with kindness and immense talent. Explore the exhibition and honour the strength, resilience, and spirit of Glenroy’s extraordinary women!

