
Join Us – Become a member
The History Council of New South Wales was established in 1995. It is a not-for-profit association run for the benefit of its members. It is a registered charity guided by the rules of its Constitution, a copy of which is available for download here.
We provide services and programs, which aim to build capacity within the history sector and showcase the importance of history, and we actively seek the input of our members on our General Council, Executive and associated sub-committees. Further information about the General Council can be found here.
There are two types of membership and we offer both individuals and organisations the option to subscribe to an annual plan or make a one-off payment for one year’s membership:
- Individual: history enthusiasts and supporters, history students and/or professionals including those in museums, libraries, archives and professional organisations
- Corporate: our corporate members encompass large organisations (cultural, academic and government institutions), medium organisations (local libraries, galleries, councils and professional organisations) and small organisations (voluntary and local organisations such as historical societies).
Not sure where your organisation fits? Contact us at admin@historycouncilnsw.org.au
I acknowledge the History Council NSW and their critically important work of recognising and celebrating the history of New South Wales. From an Aboriginal perspective, I personally appreciate the work done by the Council in delivering an important place for an Indigenous presence in the State’s history and in encouraging the development of Indigenous historians across the past two decades. The History Council has worked tirelessly to deliver a balanced understanding of the nation’s past and one that offers pride for all Australians.
1. Individual membership
Membership is $80 per year or $40 for students/concession/Seniors Card Holders (verification required).
OR
*Credit card only. You agree to be automatically billed annually via your nominated card. This is an annual recurring payment unless cancelled with the HCNSW.
**Credit card or bank transfer methods of payment.
Membership benefits
- Receive our regular e-newsletters
- Promote your work through our online channels
- Participate in our paid Speaker Connect program
- Discounted rates for our events
- Nomination and voting rights in General Council elections
- Ability to submit issues affecting the practice of history for consideration by the General Council (subject to discretion of the President).

2. Corporate membership
Subscription plans (below) can only be processed by credit card.
One-off payments can be processed by credit card, funds transfer (invoice) or cheque.
Not sure where your organisation fits? Contact us at admin@historycouncilnsw.org.au
Don't want to subscribe to a plan?
Make a one-off payment for one year’s membership for your organisation
Large
(Cultural, Academic and Government institutions)- Listed as a cultural partner on our website and other material
- Prioritised promotion of events and programs
- List events, exhibitions, programs etc on our website and e-newsletter (subject to the discretion of the office)
- Submit issues affecting the practice of history for consideration by the General Council (subject to the discretion of the President)
- Up to eight complimentary individual memberships (applications should be sent directly to the HCNSW Admin team)
- Register an event for History Week
- Participate in Speaker Connect
- Participate in the History Effect Series
- Stay connected with the sector and related institutions and organisations
- Nomination and voting rights for the General Council
Medium
(local Libraries, Galleries, Councils and Professional organisations)- List events, exhibitions, programs etc on our website and e-newsletter (subject to the discretion of the office)
- Submit issues affecting the practice of history for consideration by the General Council (subject to the discretion of the President)
- Up to four complimentary individual memberships
- Register an event for History Week
- Participate in Speaker Connect
- Participate in the History Effect Series
- Stay connected with the sector and related institutions and organisations
- Nomination and voting rights for the General Council
- Not included in this membership category:
-Listed as a cultural partner on our website and other material-Prioritised promotion of events and programs
Small
(voluntary and local organisations such as Historical Societies).- List events, exhibitions, programs etc on our website and e-newsletter (subject to the discretion of the office)
- Ability to submit issues affecting the practice of history for consideration by the General Council (subject to the discretion of the President)
- Register an event for History Week
- Participate in Speaker Connect+Stay connected with the sector and related institutions and organisations
- Participate in the History Effect Series
- Nomination and voting rights for the General Council
- Not included in this membership category:
–Listed as a cultural partner on our website and other material-Prioritised promotion of events and programs-Up to eight/four complimentary individual memberships
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