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A collection of 68 digital photographs, 2016-2017, documenting various aspects of life in New South Wales and Sydney, including the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day and Parade 2017, Vivid Light Festival 2017, the construction of the North Connex road at Pennant Hills, the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2017, Western Sydney Wanderers soccer fans and regional festivals such as the Parkes Elvis festival 2017, and the Cardiff, New South Wales Anzac Dawn Service, 2017.  Also includes images of state and federal politicians, Bill Shorten, Sam Dastyari, Gladys Berejiklian, Yasmin Catley, David Mehan, David Harris, Liesl Tesch, Scott McDonald and Luke Foley.

Item 01: Group of Buddhist monks posing with Celestial Rings sculpture at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 02: Traditional weaving on display at the Mangrove Mountain Village Fair, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 03: Central Coast small engines society displaying their engines at the Mangrove Mountain Village Fair, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 04: Country Women's Association ladies and their homemade goods at the Mangrove Mountain Village Fair, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 05: Crowd of Western Sydney Wanderers fans at the Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners Hyundai A League Game, Spotless Stadium, Olympic Park, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 06: Oyster eating competition, Oyster Festival, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 07: Photographer photographing Newcastle Jets fans, Newcastle, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 08: Police gather to control Western Sydney Wanderers crowd, Gosford, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 09: Wanderers Family, Gosford, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 10: Western Sydney Wanderers fans, Gosford, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 11: St Mary's Cathedral Christmas lights, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 12: Skaters in Hyde Park, Sydney at the Sydney Festival, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 13: Skaters in Hyde Park, Sydney at the Sydney Festival with St Mary's Cathedral in the background, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 14: Elvis fans in costume waiting for Elvis tribute artist concert to begin at The Dish, Parkes, New South Wales, Elvis Presley Festival, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 15: Street parade participants on roller skates, Parkes, New South Wales, Elvis Presley Festival, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 16: Senator Sam Dastyari as the Halal Elvis in the Parkes, New South Wales, street parade, Elvis Presley Festival, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 17: New South Wales Fire Brigade entry in the Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 18: Australia's only female Elvis tribute artist ShElvis (Sheryl Starkie) with her float in the main Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 19: The officers from Motor Cycle escorts come down heavy on pedal car driver at the Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 20: David Robinson, Robbo, from Studio 10 morning show interviewing a donkey at the Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 21: Participants in the Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 22: Rickshaw Elvis in the Elvis Presley Festival street parade, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 23: Group of Elvis race drivers from the movie Viva Las Vegas, Parkes, New South Wales, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 24: Chinese dancers performing the dragon dance with spectators using smart phones to photograph the event, Chinese New Year, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 25: A sign post at the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair Day, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 26: Celebrating the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair Day, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 27: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair Day, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 28: Opposition Leader Bill Shorten with wife and daughter and Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 29: Participants in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 30: Participants in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 31: Married 50 years, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 32: Labor candidate for Gosford in by-election, Paralympian and gold medallist, Liesl Teach and her team, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 33: Jules Faber, children's book illustrator visits Wyoming Public School, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 34: New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian walking past protesters, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 35: Judging of fleeces, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney, 3 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 36: Unloading cattle in preparation for the show, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney,  3 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 37: Walking cattle from trucks prior to the show starting, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney,  3 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 38: Unloading cattle in preparation for the show, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney,  3 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 39: Judging of fleeces, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney, 3 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 40: Media huddle prior to the opening with Mr Robert Ryan OAM president of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney, 5 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 41: Gardens set up in the shadow of ANZ Stadium, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park, Sydney, 5 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 42: Young Cadets dressed in WWI uniforms to commemorate the Anzac Day Dawn Service to illustrate the age of the young men that went away to fight, Cardiff, New South Wales, 25 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 43: Young Cadets dressed in WWI uniforms to commemorate the Anzac Day Dawn Service to illustrate the age of the young men that went away to fight, Cardiff, New South Wales, 25 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 44: Young Cadets dressed in WWI uniforms to commemorate the Anzac Day Dawn Service to illustrate the age of the young men that went away to fight, Cardiff, New South Wales, 25 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 45: Young Cadets dressed in WWI uniforms to commemorate the Anzac Day Dawn Service to illustrate the age of the young men that went away to fight, Cardiff, New South Wales, 25 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 46: Young Cadets dressed in WWI uniforms to commemorate the Anzac Day Dawn Service to illustrate the age of the young men that went away to fight, Cardiff, New South Wales, 25 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 47: David Harris MP shadow Minister for the Central Coast at protest to keep Wyong Hospital in public hands, Wyong, New South Wales, 26 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 48: Protesters campaigning to keep Wyong Hospital in public hands, Wyong, New South Wales, 26 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 49: Yasmin Catley MP, member for Swansea with David Mehan MP and protesters campaigning to keep Wyong Hospital in public hands, Wyong, New South Wales, 26 April 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 50: Liesl Tesch, newly elected member for Gosford is sworn into New South Wales Parliament embraces Luke Foley and David Harris, Sydney, 2 May 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 51: Liesl Tesch, newly elected member for Gosford holds her various Olympic medals during her speech to the New South Wales Parliament, Sydney, 11 May 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 52: Liesl Tesch, newly elected member for Gosford is congratulated on her maiden speech by members of the house, Sydney, 11 May 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 53: Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 54: Crowds gather during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 55: Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 56: Entrance to Taronga Zoo lit up for the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 57: Port Jackson Shark light lantern at Taronga Zoo with the harbour in the background during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 58: Echidna light lanterns at Taronga Zoo during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 59: Mouth of Port Jackson Shark light lantern at Taronga Zoo during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 60: People walk through the light displays at Taronga Zoo during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 61: View of Darling Harbour and Barangaroo at night during the Vivid Light Festival, Sydney, 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 62: Crowds outside ANZ stadium for the 2017 Arsenal friendly football match, Olympic Park, Sydney, 16 July 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 63: Fans at the 2017 Arsenal friendly football match, Olympic Park, Sydney, 16 July 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 64: Fans at the 2017 Arsenal friendly football match, Olympic Park, Sydney, 16 July 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 65: Construction machinery working on the M2 exit for the North Connex tunnel project, Pennant Hills, New South Wales, 6 August 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 66: Scott McDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast with staff employed on the North Connex project that live on the Central Coast, 6 August 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 67: Crane removing material from the North Connex tunnel project, Pennant Hills, New South Wales, 6 August 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 68: Construction machinery working on the M2 exit for the North Connex tunnel project, Pennant Hills, New South Wales, 6 August 2017 / photograph by Noel Fisher

Photographs documenting various aspects of life in New South Wales and Sydney, 2016-2017 / by Noel Fisher

The collection is arranged in folders, chronologically by date of tours and include background research, planning, correspondence with community hosts, photographs, publicity, feedback from participants and illustrated reports by Daphne and Dom Gonzalvez. 

BOXES 1-2
Three overview albums of Changing Sydney tours and Reclaiming the Past [prototype of Travel at Home, across communities]
Files for all tours and events, including programs, introductions, correspondence with hosts, pictures, and feedback: 
A day at the Khmer Buddhist Temple [Bonnyrigg], 8 September 2001
Polish Club [Ashfield], 6 October 2001
Chinatown, Old and New, February 2002
A Taste of Italy [Leichhardt], 6 March 2002
Islamic Sydney [Lakemba and Auburn], 29 June 2002
Uruguayan Club [Hinchinbrook], 21 July 2002
Changing Sydney Day, Museum of Sydney, 28 September 2002
China North [Cherrybrook], 15 February 2003
Estonian House and beyond [Surry Hills], 12 April 2003
Indonesian Sydney [Randwick], 10 May 2003
Greek Heritage, 28 June 2003
Ancient India, Modern Sydney, 19 July 2003
A Common Future [Jewish and Muslim Communities], 17 August 2003
Local Heroes: Father Patrick Colbourne, Leichhardt, 18 Oct 2003
Chinese-Muslim Friendship tour [Auburn Gallipoli Mosque], 29 November 2003
Pad with notes and correspondence on organisation

BOXES 3-4
Two overview albums of Travel at Home tours
Files for all tours:
Traditions of Power [Chinese and Indian communities], 14 March 2004
Gum Trees and Curry Leaves [Seven Hills area], 15 May 2004
Teamwork for the Good Life [Cabramatta and Bonnyrigg], 19 June 2004
Japanese Sydney [Eastwood], 23 October 2004
Russian Sydney [Strathfield], 30 October 2004
Nordic Sydney [CBD], 19 February 2005
Nordfest [Frenchs Forest], 23 April 2005
A Day in Africa: the Tanzanians [Granville], 30 July 2005
A Day in Polynesia: the Samoans [Bankstown], 27 August 2005
With the Indian Community [Mays Hill], 24 September 2005
A Day in Laos at the Temple [Bonnyrigg], 8 October 2005
With Turkish Australians [Auburn], 5 November 2005
French Heritage [Hunter’s Hill], 3 December 2005 
Coptic Community: Egyptian Australians [Rhodes], 18 March 2006
Burmese Community [Granville Community Centre], 15 May 2006
Portuguese Community [Marrickville area], 16 September 2006, and 17 February 2007
Illustrated reports 2004-2009: Russian Sydney, 30 October 2004 and Japanese Sydney, 23 October 2004; Illustrated reports for Coptic Community [Egyptian], 18 March 2006, Sikh Community, 29 April 2007, Burmese Community, 20 May 2006, Sierra Leone Community, 28 July 2007, Portuguese Community, 16 September 2006, repeated 17 February 2007, Iranian Community, 23 February 2008, Baha'i Community, 17 May 2008, Serbian Community, 23 May 2009

BOXES 5-6
Overview album of Travel at Home tours
Files for all tours:
Sikh Community at the Gurdwara [Parklea], 29 April 2007
Sierra Leone Community [Granville Community Centre], 28 July 2007
Around the Cooks River [Wolli Creek], 27 October 2007
A day with the Iranian Community [Harris Park], 23 February 2008
Sydney Murugan Temple festival [Mays Hill], 20 March 2008
Baha’i Community [Ingleside], 17 May 2008
Harbour Heritage, 26 July 2008
Along the Parramatta River, 15 November 2008
Botany Bay and Beyond, 21 March 2009
A day with the Serbian Community [Blacktown and Newtown], 23 May 2009
Explore the Outer West [Parklea], 1 August 2009
Spring Gardens [Glenorie], 3 October 2009
A day with the Filipino Community [Blacktown], 16 March 2010
Weddings [Parramatta], 10 May 2010
Wildflowers and Native Plants [Berowra Ridge], 21 August 2010
Around the Inner Harbour, 6 November 2010
Two overview albums

BOXES 7-8
Communities in Action: Ashfield, 26 February 2011
Industry to Leisure: Waverton, 28 May 2011
A Sustainable Day [markets and community gardens], 27 August 2011
A day exploring Smart Buildings and Sites [inner city], 5 November 2011
History Trail and Local Produce [farms in the northwest], 25 February 2012
Riverside History and a Taste of Old Europe [Five Dock area], 19 May 2012
Coastal Gardens and Reserves [Northern Beaches],18 August 2012
Churches and their Communities [Concord and Annandale], 27 October 2012
Cruising peaceful waters beside the ocean [Royal National Park], 2 February 2013
After the Olympics [Olympic Park], 25 May 2013
Exploring Sydney’s Past and Future [Rouse Hill area], 31 August 2013
Red Cow Farm [Sutton Forest], 26 October 2013
Cruise back in time [Hawkesbury River], 1 February 2014
Old and New on the CBD Fringes: Glebe, 24 May 2014
Stained Glass in Sydney [CBD and Kings Cross], 30 August 2014
A Garden in the Mountains: Wildwood [Bilpin], 4 October 2014
On and around the Harbour, 31 January 2015
Portrait of the Artist: Shen Jiawei and Wang Lan [Bundeena and Gymea], 12 May 
Hidden History: Sydney University, 22 August 2015
An Australian Oasis: Mt Annan Botanic Garden, 31 October 2015
Studio and Gallery Tour [Glebe and Blacktown], 12 February 2016
Gardens and Pots [Southern Highlands], 29 October 2016
Illustrated reports for Filipino Community, 16 March 2010, Communities in Action [Ashfield area, historical and new communities] 26 February 2011, Churches and their Communities [historical and environmental; Concord and Annandale], 27 October 2012, Portrait of the Artist: Shen Jiawei and Wang Lan, 12 May 2015, An Australian Oasis [Mt Annan Botanic Garden and Campbelltown history and art], 31 October 2015; Studios and Gallery [Blacktown and Glebe], 10 February 2016

Diana Giese papers related to Travel at Home tours with Sydney's culturally and linguistically diverse communities, 2001-2016

A collection of 43 digital photographs, 2015-2016, documenting various aspects of life in New South Wales and Sydney, including the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, the anniversary of the Lindt Café siege, the World’s Biggest English Lesson in Bondi, and regional festivals such as the Parkes Elvis festival, and the Comboyne Agricultural Show.  

Item 01: Country singer Lee Kernaghan at the opening of the Slim Dusty Centre, Kempsey, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 02: Kirkpatrick family cutting the ribbon for the official opening of the Slim Dusty Centre, Kempsey, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 03: Country singers Adam Harvey, Troy Cassar-Daley and Lee Kernaghan perform at the opening of the Slim Dusty Centre, Kempsey, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 04: Stall holders at the inaugural Long Jetty Street Festival for the 100th anniversary of Long Jetty, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 05: Like Mind Backyard, which aims to showcase and educate people on how to create their own backyard mini-farm, Long Jetty Street Festival, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 06: People watching a mural take shape at the Long Jetty Street Festival, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 07: Crowds gathered for the inaugural Long Jetty Street Festival for the 100th anniversary of Long Jetty, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 08: Cherry pie eating contest with Pip the festival mascot at the annual Cherry Festival, Young, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 09: Bicycle police at the annual Cherry Festival, Young, New South Wales, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 10: Muslims for peace group gathered at the one year anniversary of the Lindt Cafe siege, Sydney, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 11: Chinese media crew recording at the one year anniversary of the Lindt Cafe siege, Sydney, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 12: Man of Peace man with a sandwich board message of peace at the one year anniversary of the Lindt Cafe siege, Sydney, 2015 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 13: Artist from Goulburn  paints ephemeral street art at the Elvis Festival, Parkes, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 14: Elvii (the plural of Elvis) being photographed by a group of happy snappers on the platform of Parkes railway station just after the Elvis train from Sydney arrived, Elvis Festival, Parkes, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 15: Busker playing in the main street of Parkes, New South Wales, Elvis Festival, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 16: Aboriginal Elvis impersonator in the busking competition, Elvis Festival, Parkes, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 17: Demolition site of the Sydney Entertainment Centre, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 18: Barangaroo construction in the background of Barangaroo Reserve and Sydney pilot station, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 19: Crane dismantling the Sydney Entertainment Centre, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 20: Barangaroo construction, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 21: Members of the environmental group, Knitting Nannas protesting coal seam gas mining outside AGL on Griffith Road, Lambton, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 22: Practicing the Charleston in preparation for the Charleston world record Challenge at the Hydro Majestic, Medlow Bath, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 23: Outdoor food festival for the Chinese New Year Lunar Festival, Pyrmont Bay Park, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 24: Dancers performing in front of Customs House, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 25: Students take a selfie during the world record attempt at the world's largest English lesson held at Bondi Beach, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 26: Student  holding his national flag at the parade of nations prior to the world record attempt at the world's largest English lesson held at Bondi Beach, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 27: Using a drone to photograph the goat race at the 79th annual Comboyne Agricultural Show, Comboyne, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 28: Racers participating in a goat race at the 79th annual Comboyne Agricultural Show, Comboyne, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 29: Blacksmith making mini horse shoes at the 79th annual Comboyne Agricultural Show, Comboyne, New South Wales, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 30: The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 31: Couple enjoying the day at Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 32: Men with their dogs dyed in celebration of Mardi Gras at Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 33: Ménage A’Trois at Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 34: Crowds gathered to enjoy the live music at Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 35: Display at Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Fair day, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 36: Participant dressed as Princess Leia for the Little Black Dress Run, held during the month of February in the lead up to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 37: Runners crossing Pyrmont Bridge at the Little Black Dress Run, held during the month of February in the lead up to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 38: Marching for marriage equality in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 39: A statement for marriage equality, Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 40: Original 78er's, Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 41: Queers for human rights marchers, Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher
Item 42: Tattoo artist working on a tattoo, International Tattoo Expo, Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher 
Item 43: Having a tattoo applied, International Tattoo Expo, Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, 2016 / photograph by Noel Fisher

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Photographs documenting various aspects of life in New South Wales and Sydney, 2016-2017 / by Noel Fisher

Diana Giese papers related to Travel at Home tours with Sydney's culturally and linguistically diverse communities, 2001-2016

Photographs documenting various aspects of life in New South Wales and Sydney, 2015-2016 / by Noel Fisher