Gemma Davie

Senior Interpretation Specialist

Gemma is a highly experienced heritage specialist, having spent over 10 years in the public sector, including several years working in interpretation and education at the world heritage listed sites managed by the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority.

With a Graduate Dip. Education (Secondary), Master of Cultural Heritage and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Australian History, her versatile skill set has led to extensive work in exhibition design and development, historical research, interpretation and visitor experience planning, stakeholder consultation, and curriculum-based heritage education.

Since joining Curio, Gemma has been instrumental in the development of exhibition and interpretation experiences at South Eveleigh, the Cascades Female Factory and Brickendon Estate, along with interpretation planning for Barangaroo and Willow Court Asylum.

Gemma is passionate about conserving our shared cultural heritage through the delivery of engaging and memorable interpretive experiences.

Recent Research

Brewing coffee and ideas Brewing coffee and ideas
Brewing coffee and ideas
In mid-20th century Sydney, the notorious Lincoln Coffee Lounge was a haven for artists, rebels and bohemians.
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
In the early 20th century, Salt Pan Creek, located in the Canterbury-Bankstown Region of Sydney, was a centre of the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement.
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Emma Timbery was an Aboriginal shellworker and matriarch, who established a long family legacy of arts.
Signalling love Signalling love
Signalling love
Amongst the epic and groundbreaking stories of the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops are countless personal tales of friendship, camaraderie and love.
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo? How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
The colourful history of Oxford street and Mardi Gras.

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