mastodon 4.7.3The Australian chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation. Here to support contributors to wikipedia, wikidata, and other wiki platforms across our region.
A thought-provoking CultureStrong session with Dr Terri Janke & Shevaun Wright at #Wikimania2026 in Paris, incl. audience members sharing their own community projects. More conversations to come this week! Download the Guide & white paper: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Respecting_First_Nations_knowledge_on_Wikimedia_platforms
📸 AlphaLemur, CC BY 4.0
Did you know that your iNaturalist photos can end up in Wikipedia? If you are heading out to take part in the iNaturalist #CityNatureChallenge this weekend, make sure they are added to iNaturalist with a CC0, CC-BY, or CC-BY-SA license. For a lot of species, iNaturalist isn't just a convenient source for Wikimedia projects - it’s the only freely licensed source that exists. 🐝🌳
From giant lobsters to colossal fruit & more, these iconic Australian landmarks are not just attractions; they're part of our cultural & social fabric. Here's our list of some BIG Australian Things 🍤
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/12_must-see_Australian_Big_Things
#AustralianBigThings #AustraliaDay2026 #Wikipedia
Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Coordinate Me 2026 is open on 1May! 🗺️ Help put Australian places on the Wikidata map this May — wetlands, caves, heritage sites, pharmacies, watercourses... oh my! Australia has its own tracking dashboard. Sign up on our website: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Coordinate_Me_2026#CoordinateMe2026 #Wikidata
📷 Photo by Chuq, CC BY-SA 4.0
📚 #1Lib1Ref Australasia wrapped up another huge year! Across 3 weeks, librarians & new editors added 4,170 references and made 11,700 edits to Wikipedia. Articles edited and words added both more than doubled on 2025. Thanks to everyone who helped improve the internet, one reference at a time 🙌
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Celebrating_1Lib1Ref_Australasia_2026
For three days in May, Wikimedians came together to share ideas, learn from one another and strengthen the relationships that underpin our movement - what we learnt at ESEAP Conference 2026! https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_at_ESEAP_2026
In 2026, Australia will see new creators and authors enter the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who died in 1955. We've listed a few of them here: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Public_Domain_Day_2026
#publicdomain #publicdomainday
Image: Detail of the window by John Radecki in the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales. Photo by Toby Hudson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
It was fantastic to bring everyone together for WikiCon Canberra (Kanbarra) 2026 in our nation’s capital, Canberra! What a wonderful weekend full of ideas, conversation and connections across the awesome Australian Wikimedia community.
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/WikiCon_Canberra_2026:_Bringing_the_Community_Together
Photographs by Gnangarra...commons.wikimedia.org, CC BY 2.5 AU
WMAU has signed the Open Heritage Statement, supporting fair, open access to cultural heritage, with respect for Indigenous knowledge.
Read our statement 👉https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_signs_the_Open_Heritage_Statement
Image attribution: “Watering Place at Marley” by Alfred Sisley, 1875, CC0, Art Institute of Chicago, remixed with “TAROCH balloon” by Creative Commons/Dee Harris, 2025, CC0
That's a wrap on #ESEAP2026 in Kaohsiung 🇹🇼 A brilliant closing day for the Australian contingent!
We are heading home with new friends, fresh ideas, & excited for how much we can do together. We are excited to meet again in #Osaka with the Wikimedians of Japan User Group in 2027!
We are excited that WikiCon Australia 2026 is just around the corner. Organised by Wikimedia Australia, this annual conference is a premier event for the Australian Wikimedia community, and this year, we are heading to our nation’s capital, Canberra!
📍 Location: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra ACT.
📅 Dates: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Get_ready_for_WikiCon_Australia_2026
A Wikipedian in Residence has been hard at work at the South Australian Museum! Melanie Smith's residency came about through WMAU Partner Project funding, which has seen Wiki experts collaborate with staff & volunteer's on research, collections & strategy.
https://whatson.samuseum.sa.gov.au/news/an-incredible-1-million-new-reads-about-mawson
Wikimedia Australia recently made a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025, strongly supporting the introduction of an orphan works scheme and modernised remote learning provisions. These reforms are essential for improving public access to knowledge while respecting creators’ rights.
👉 Read our statement: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_supports_proposed_reforms_in_the_Copyright_Amendment_Bill_2025
Judging of the Wiki Science photo competition is now complete! With over 160 entries, judges from Australia and New Zealand have reviewed the submissions—congratulations to our winners!
Scroll through the winning images below, or visit the results page for more info: https://w.wiki/Hcma
#WikiScience
🎉 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
It was difficult to pick just a handful of highlights from 2025 to share - there were too many to choose from! https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/2025_a_year_in_review
🌟 Will you be joining us in Canberra this April? WikiCon Australia is just around the corner!
Get ready for thought-provoking discussions on #ICIP and #IDSov, engaging talks and workshops on AI, digital archives, Wiki tools, and so much more! Connect with GLAM professionals and the Australian Wikimedia community.
Plus, help us celebrate Wikipedia's 25th Birthday! 🎉
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiCon_Australia_2026
WikiCon Australia 2026 - submissions close soon!
Whether you're interested in giving a lightning talk, leading a workshop, or participating in a roundtable discussion, we would love to hear from you. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 5 December 2025.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiCon_Australia_2026/Submissions
How does using @wikipedia@wikis.world benefit the Australian higher education sector?
Recent highlights include:
📚 Incorporation of Wikipedia articles into university assessments
🧠 Publication of a journal article in Frontiers in Education
💻 Online higher education symposium events
🎓 Real-life demonstrations of using Wikiversity and WikiLearn for teaching and learning
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Using_Wikipedia_in_Australian_Higher_Education
Today, @wikipedia@wikis.world celebrates 25 years of making the internet a little bit better, one edit at a time! Join Australia in celebrating what has become the backbone of the internet. Sign our virtual birthday card 🎂
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:Australia_wishes_Wikipedia_a_Happy_25th_Birthday
Ferfive, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
In September 2025, Wikimedia Australia called for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Australian organisations and individuals for Partner Projects.
We're thrilled to announce that three projects have received funding for 2025-2026 👉 https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Partner_Projects_Announcement_2025-2026
“Cinematic intensity”: The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 announced. The 13th annual edition of the globe-trotting photo contest has announced its winners!
https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/03/02/the-winners-of-wiki-loves-earth-2025/ #wikilovesearth
What we've been up to recently 👉https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_February_2026_Update
Open platforms, open minds, respectful practices: ICIP & IDSov Guide for Wikimedia Australia - Join us in Canberra where Dr Terri Janke will present an overview of the ICIP and Indigenous Data Sovereignty project she is leading for Wikimedia Australia, followed by a panel discussion.
https://events.humanitix.com/open-platforms-open-minds-respectful-practices
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:
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Why_do_I_see_donation_banners_on_Wikipedia
🎉 Join us in celebrating Wikidata's 12th Anniversary!
Seasoned Wikidata editor or just starting? We'd love you to join the conversation. Share what you've learned, showcase what you're working on, & pick up tips and tricks from the community. https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Online_Wikidata_Drop-In @wikidata@wikis.world
New release: the Wikimedia Australia ICIP & Indigenous Data Sovereignty Guide + the CultureStrong Platforms white paper. Indigenous-led work with Terri Janke and Company on respecting First Nations knowledge.
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Respecting_First_Nations_knowledge_on_Wikimedia_platforms
#FirstNations #ICIP #IndigenousDataSovereignty #Wikimedia
📣 Wikimedia Australia's June news and happenings from the Announce Newsletter. New projects to share, events & news from the Wiki World. 📖 https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_June_2026_Update
🏳️🌈 Wiki Loves Pride is back! Join Wikimedia Australia for six fortnightly working sessions, June–Aug, improving LGBTQ+ content on Wikipedia, Commons & Wikidata. New editors very welcome — we'll show you how. Drop in for any session 👇
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/WikiLoves_Pride_Australia_2026
#ESEAP2026 in Kaohsiung 🇹🇼
A conference full of collaboration —conversations the Wikimedia Foundation Board, the launch of the new ESEAP Youth Group, internet policy, plus sessions on data, digital safety, and the UCoC. Add in lightning talks, posters, and a fresh MoU between Wikipedia Asian Month.
The connections keep deepening. Looking forward to seeing what day three brings.
#ESEAP2026 #Wikimedia #WikimediaAustralia #Kaohsiung #OpenKnowledge
@eseap_conference_2026
Did you know you can attend the upcoming #ESEAPCon sessions online?
This event brings together Wikimedians from across the ESEAP region (East, Southeast Asia, and Pacific) to share, learn, and collaborate, with sessions running from 15 to 17 May, 11am–7pm AEST time.
Register below to get access:
https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/eseap/eseapcon/
#ESEAP #eseapconference2026
📷 image by KamoMomo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
📚 Save the date, librarians! From 15 May–5 June, WMAU and Wikimedia Aotearoa NZ are teaming up for #1Lib1Ref 2026.
One librarian. One reference. A more reliable Wikipedia.
Details → https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/1Lib1Ref_2026
