Welcome to the History Council of NSW

HCNSW's Project Officer for First Nations Histories, Katrina Dubé, has organised a lecture by Prof. Patrick Nunn on the topic of "History and Memory: Oral Histories and the Science of the Dreaming." We are seeking questions from our community for Prof. Nunn to answer....

Members of the History Council of NSW are invited to join us for the 2024 Annual General Meeting.

HCNSW Job – Project Officer, First Nations Histories. The position is for 16 hrs a week until December 2024, with a possibility of extension. Applications close 19 February 2024.

Following the outcome of the Voice Referendum, the HCNSW states its continuing support for the recognition of the diversity of historical perspectives, including those of First Nations peoples. 

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.