The 100 Project preserves history of Australia's centenarians
Bek Hyland says her late 106-year-old grandma, Merle Moore, was incredibly grateful to the project for helping to preserve the story of her life.
The 100 Project is an online directory preserving the stories of Australia's centenarians. When Bek Hyland interviewed her 106-year-old grandmother, Merle Moore, she was reminded of simpler times, like the use of horse and cart and kerosene lamps. Ms Moore cherished watching her life story on the project, saying it brought her joy to see herself on screen.
The project's creators, Ros Walker and John Winter, believe centenarians have valuable stories to share, often eager to recount their experiences. Potential participants fill out an online form, and if accepted, they can upload videos or be interviewed by the team. The 100 Project aims to document and share these stories online for future generations, alongside other digital collections of Australia's spoken history.
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