Caroline Chisholm Mosaic, Goulburn, NSW Australia

As part of the restoration of the Sts Peter and Paul's Old Cathedral, itself a building of national heritage significance, the parish of Goulburn has honoured Caroline Chisholm through the creation of a magnificent public artwork. An exquisite mosaic depicting her contribution to Australia.The mosaic has been created by internationally renowned mosaic artist, Nola Diamantopoulos as an enduring memory of Caroline Chilsholm and her contribution to our nation.Caroline Chisholm features as one of our most prominent pioneering women. When she arrived in Australia and witnessed the living conditions of the women and children of the early colony, she was determined to improve their situation.A long and enduring relationship with the people of southern New South Wales was forged as she travelled through Goulburn, raising money and escorting young immigrant girls to their workplaces as domestic servants to many country farms.