Life Matters

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It was a landmark moment when Julia Gillard became the first woman to be prime minister. It took a long time, but then again a lot has changed in the last 60 years.

A new series The Making of Modern Australia charts some of the most significant changes since World War 2.

Using personal stories this four part series looks at changing attitudes, parenting styles and gender roles. Themes include childhood, the home, love and relationships and faith.

Guests

Ian Collie
Series Producer

Karen Lawrence
Featured in the Australian childhood episode

Further Information

The Making of Modern Australia
ABC 1, Thursdays from July 22 at 8.30pm

Presenter

Richard Aedy

Producer

Jackie May

Story Researcher and Producer

Jane Shields

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