Fanny Reading
Fanny Reading
Fanny Reading (pronunciation: /ˈfæni ˈriːdɪŋ/) was a notable medical practitioner and community leader in the 20th century.
Etymology
The name "Fanny" is of English origin and means "free one", while "Reading" is a common English surname derived from the Old English "Rædingas", meaning "people of Reada".
Biography
Fanny Reading was born in 1884 in Minsk, Russia, and migrated to Australia in 1905. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1909, becoming one of the first women in Victoria to earn a medical degree. Reading established a successful medical practice in North Fitzroy, where she served the community for over 40 years.
In addition to her medical career, Reading was a prominent leader in the Jewish community. She founded the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) in 1923 and served as its president until 1945. Reading's work with the NCJWA included establishing kindergartens, mothercraft centers, and hostels for Jewish women and children.
Legacy
Reading's contributions to medicine and the Jewish community have been recognized with several awards and honors. The NCJWA established the Fanny Reading Human Rights Award in her honor, and the Australian Jewish Historical Society named a prize after her.
Related Terms
- University of Melbourne
- National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
- Australian Jewish Historical Society
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fanny Reading
- Wikipedia's article - Fanny Reading
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