Welcome to the History Council of NSW

The History Council of NSW condemns the Australian Catholic University (ACU) for its decision to axe 20 academic positions in history.

The General Council of the HCNSW supports the Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

Members of the History Council of NSW are invited to join us for the 2022 Annual General Meeting which includes Council elections.

HCNSW Heritage Subcommittee – an opportunity for our members to contribute to the HCNSW’s heritage position & advocacy.

In this panel presented by the HCNSW in collaboration with the State Library of NSW, Melissa Jackson and Kerry-Ann Tape will meet in-person to speak about the State Library’s diverse family history collections, both online and onsite.

The HCNSW, as convenor of the History Councils of Australia have made a Statement of Concern about proposed ABC Archives restructure.

In this panel presented by the HCNSW, Paul Irish, Neenah Gray, Brian Marshall and Emily McDaniel will meet in-person to speak about career paths for First Nations historians. Chaired by Kiera Lindsey.

HCNSW Heritage Subcommittee – an opportunity for our members to contribute to the HCNSW’s heritage position & advocacy.

HCNSW Job – Media & Communications Officer. The position is for 8 hrs a week (May-Nov 2022). Applications close 22 May 2022.

In this Newcastle Writers’ Festival Panel presented by the HCNSW, Grace Karskens (UNSW), Mark Dunn and Julie McIntyre (UoN) will meet in-person to speak about writing histories of rivers and their people. Chaired by Nancy Cushing (UoN).