Australia ICOMOS E Mail News No 1115

Keynote by Damein Bell, CEO First Peoples’ Assembly Victoria
90+ speakers across panels, talks, and workshops
Field trips & immersive cultural experiences
Aura light show + conference dinner at Sovereign Hill – almost full!
NEW!! Sunday night stroll with the National Trust

And more!

🎟️ Explore the full program (subject to change)

Exclusive Delegate Tour – Limited Spots!

Join Wadawurrung woman Tammy Gilson for a hands-on weaving experience at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades. Bus transport available.

📅 Tuesday 18 November | 🕧 12.30pm–2pm

🎟️ Book now – only via the Rare Trades Centre website

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Sponsorship & Exhibitor Packages – Final Call!

Gold Sponsor – $16,500 (1 left!)
Silver Sponsor – $11,000 (4 left!)
Bronze Sponsor – $5,500 (unlimited)
Coffee Cart Sponsor – $8,000 now $3,500! inc GST (1 only!)
Conference Exhibitor – $1,100 inc GST (5 left!)

Sponsorships close 1 November – secure your spot now!

Contact Michael Queale for details.

🤝 Become a sponsor

🔗 Visit the conference website for full details.

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NEW Australia ICOMOS AGM | The Goods Shed Soldiers Hill, Ballarat & Online | 5:00pm 17 October 2025

The Australia ICOMOS Annual General Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom Conferencing at the Goods Shed, 200 Lydiard Street, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat & via Zoom at 5:00pm, Monday 17 November 2025.

If you are a financial member and have not received the AGM documents, please contact the secretariat office – austicomos@deakin.edu.au

The 2024/2025 Annual Report, which will include the audited financial statements, will be circulated ahead of the meeting to all members.

Participation in any voting at the AGM is open to financial Full Members of Australia ICOMOS. Associates are welcome to attend the AGM but are not eligible to vote.

Members may attend in person or online. Please register via Try Booking:

Online Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DGULA

In Person Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DGZLH

Any questions or comments can be raised during the AGM meeting after the President’s and Treasurer’s reports or under ‘other business’.

We would like to record all apologies in advance – please email these through to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat at austicomos@deakin.edu.au as soon as possible.

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NEW World Heritage Impact Assessment Workshop – Limited Places Available!

Join us in Ballarat for a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) in a World Heritage context.

As a side event to the Australia ICOMOS National Conference, this full-day workshop will be held on Sunday 16 November 2025 at the Ballarat Town Hall, just ahead of the main conference program.

Delivered by Australia ICOMOS

Based on the internationally endorsed ICOMOS “Heritage Impact Assessment in a World Heritage Context” training, this workshop is facilitated by Professor Richard Mackay, AM – ICOMOS World Heritage Adviser and co-author of the 2022 Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessments in a World Heritage Context.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is tailored for:

National and State heritage regulators involved in heritage planning and approvals
World Heritage site managers

What You’ll Gain

Participants will explore:

The 11-step HIA methodology
Tools for identifying heritage attributes and evaluating impacts
Stakeholder engagement and mitigation strategies
A local case study and hands-on group exercises

Event Details

Date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt St, Ballarat
Cost: $440 (incl. GST and catering)
Register: https://www.trybooking.com/DGPZH

Very Limited Places – Register Early!

With small group sessions and interactive exercises, places are strictly limited and expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss out!

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ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL

Europa Nostra and ICOMOS International Wood Committee Seminar | Wood, Fire & Reconstruction | Stokholm & Online | 7 November 2025

Europa Nostra Sweden’s autumn meeting 2025 on 7 November draws attention to Nordic wood construction and the devastating threat of fire. The autumn meeting is carried out in cooperation with the ICOMOS International Wood Committee. Fire and reconstruction are highly topical topics.

Four internationally well-qualified speakers will participate. For the full program follow the link: https://usercontent.one/wp/europanostra.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Seminar-wood-and-fire_251003.pdf?media=1736420207

Advance registration latest 24 October required to Kersti Berggren kersti.berggren@me.com.

Please indicate in your registration whether you will participate physically or virtually. Link will be provided after registration.

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ICOMOS MEMBERS

Membership Payments for the 2025/2026 Membership Year Now Overdue

As Australia ICOMOS runs on the financial year, membership payments for the 25/26 financial year are now due.

There are three ways you can pay: via the membership database, direct deposit or credit card.

Direct Deposit Account name: Australia ICOMOS BSB: 033 120 Account Number: 349654 Reference: Members Name (please ensure you add this)

Please send a banking receipt to austicomos@deakin.edu.au

Pin Payments: Make a payment to Australia ICOMOS – Pin Payments Please note the name of the member.

If your circumstances have changed and you would like to move your membership to retired, unwaged or would like a payment plan please reach out to the secretariat austicomos@deakin.edu.au

Unsure of your current financial status? Please log in to the membership database and view the ‘Payments History’ link (See example)

This will show whether you are paid until 30/06/26 (up to date) or 30/06/25 (expired)

A reminder that current financial membership is a requirement for participation in ICOMOS groups and committees like ISCs/NSCs, working groups etc, as is the use of the post nominal M.ICOMOS. These are important membership benefits. The executive will be checking payments over the coming months to ensure that membership fees are paid.

Changed address recently? Please update the member database.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS / EOI

NEW PhD scholarship opportunity in railway heritage

Deakin University is offering a new PhD scholarship opportunity ‘Representing Rail: Railway Heritage in Transnational Contexts’ as part of a multi-disciplinary Australian Research Council-funded research project ‘Derailing Empire: A Transcultural and Gendered History of Australian Rail’ (DP250101888). Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed.

Further details are here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/hdr-scholarship-australian-railways-in-heritage-and-museums

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NEW World Heritage Cities and Climate Action – Call for Case Studies

UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok is pleased to announce that the Call for Case Studies is now open for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action, which will be held in Kyoto, Japan, from 7 to 9 March 2026.

The conference aims to take stock of the current situation and challenges faced by the World Heritage Cities in the region in the context of climate change; to share academic and practical research findings with a wider range of stakeholders; and to explore feasible solutions applicable to these cities.

We invite heritage professionals, researchers, and city managers are invited to submit short case-study abstracts on how World Heritage Cities across the region are responding to the growing impacts of climate change.

Selected authors will be invited to present their work at the Regional Conference in Kyoto. They will also join an emerging regional network helping to shape the research and policy agenda for climate action in World Heritage Cities. UNESCO will provide travel and accommodation support for one author per selected case.

Submissions should focus on one specific World Heritage city in the Asia-Pacific region and relate to at least one of the following themes:

Diverse knowledge systems: Integrating local, traditional, and Indigenous wisdom in managing climate risks.
Loss, damage, and vulnerability: Understanding how heritage sites and communities are affected by climate change.
Culture and heritage as drivers of transformation: Demonstrating how cultural identity, creativity, and memory can support low-carbon, resilient futures.

How to apply

Submission type: 500-word abstract (case-study summary) in English, PDF format
Include: Title; author(s) with affiliation(s) and country; corresponding author’s email; 150-word bio describing the author’s role in the city; main text (up to 500 words, with captioned images if relevant)
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Send to: culture.bgk(at)unesco.org
Notification: Selected authors will be communicated by the conference secretariat by early January 2026

Further details, please see the following UNESCO website.

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/contribute-your-research-new-unesco-initiative-climate-action-world-heritage-cities?hub=66925

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NEW Australian Heritage Grants Round 8 (2025-26) is now open for applications

The Australian Heritage Grants Round 8 (2025-26) is now open for applications. The application period is open until 5pm on Friday 5 December 2025 AEDT.

The Australian Heritage Grants Program provides up to $5.347 million per year with an annual call for applications. Funding is available for activities focusing on the listed values of all places on the National Heritage List. Funding of between $25,000 and $400,000 per grant is available under this program.

National Heritage List places will be supported to protect and promote their listed values by strengthening the conservation, management and recognition of these places.

The Australian Heritage Grants Guidelines, and additional information about the program, are available through the DCCEEW website at:

Australian Heritage Grants – DCCEEW

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City of Perth Heritage Conservation Grants NOW OPEN

Applications for the City of Perth’s Heritage Conservation Grants program 2025/26 are now being accepted. Contact the Sponsorship team now to discuss your potential project (details below)

Program Details

Two streams of funding are available under the program:

Heritage Advice and Documentation – Funding of up to $15,000 or up to 75% of the total documentation and professional fees available, whichever is the lesser amount; and
Heritage Conservation Works – Matched funding of up to $25,000 or up to 50% of the project cost available, whichever is the lesser amount.

Projects funded through the Heritage Conservation Grants should enhance the public realm, maintain and enable use of heritage-protected places, and develop community understanding about the importance of heritage conservation.

Key Details

Program: NOW OPEN
Applications Close: 17 November 2025, 4pm AWST
Notification of decision: 25 February 2026

Projects may commence following the date of submission for a Heritage Conservation Grant on SmartyGrants. However, projects that have commenced and/or have been completed prior to the date of submission are ineligible.

Key Information
Program guidelines outlining eligibility, assessment criteria, program outcomes and key dates are available on the City’s website.

Contact the team: (08) 9461 3352 Email: planning@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

To learn more about projects that have achieved great outcomes with the support of a City grant, view the case study for Newspaper House | City of Perth

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

University of Canberra Short Course | Materials for Heritage Engineering | Online & Fremantle | Nov – Dec 2025

Registrations are now open for the Materials for Heritage Engineering short course to be held online with a two-day workshop at the Fremantle Port site. This course is designed for engineers, conservators, architects and other heritage professionals, offering the chance to explore traditional materials, understand site deterioration and apply practical conservation techniques. It’s a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise, connect with specialists and take the next step forward in your career. Registrations close 1 October though late registrants may be considered.

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Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage Law – Professional Development Seminar | Storey & Ward Melbourne | 13 Nov 2025

Storey & Ward Lawyers are pleased to announce their next Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage Law professional development (CPD) seminar in Naarm (Melbourne), providing training and expertise in the area of Land Rights, Native Title, Indigenous Cultural Heritage, and associated legal and policy developments.

The Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage Law seminar introduces Land Rights in Australia, the theory of Native Title, the Native Title Future Acts regime, and Indigenous Cultural Heritage law.

“Land justice is about much more than Mabo, it’s about a complicated web of statutory, legislative and spiritual responsibilities for Country.”

The seminar will also provide an opportunity to participate in discussion with senior Traditional Owner Liz Allen about how rights & responsibilities to culture & Country are enacted within statutory and regulatory environments.

Designed for those working in the area, including heritage advisors, professionals working in the resources, planning, environmental regulation or community policy sectors, lawyers (providing 6 CPD points subject to jurisdictional requirements), and those interested in Native Title & Cultural Heritage more generally, this seminar provides a good working understanding of Native Title, Cultural Heritage law and associated regulatory and statutory regimes.

“To really understand the complex environment of Traditional Owner rights, you have to talk to people with lived experience.”

This all day seminar (9:00am – 4:00pm) will be held on Thursday 13 November 2025 in Naarm (Melbourne). It includes resource materials, morning & afternoon tea & a light networking lunch.

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Museums of History – Sydney Open | Various Locations | 2 November 2025

Join MH on Sunday 2 November for their major Sydney Open city-wide experience, giving you access to some of Sydney’s most exclusive buildings and places, including important heritage spaces, new buildings and significant sites.

A City Pass is your ticket to explore more than 55 buildings and spaces, many of which are rarely open to the public. Go behind the scenes and discover each building’s architectural significance and unique story.

For further information and to book, follow this link.

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Centre for Rare and Forgotten Trades Restoration Skills Workshops 21, 22, 23 November 2025

Introduction To Leadlight Restoration with Brian Sims

Friday – Sunday, 21 – 23 November 9:30am – 4:30pm

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/introduction-to-leadlight-restoration/

You will bring your own small leadlight panel along for the workshop, and using this will learn how to safely clean and prepare the panel for restoration, dismantle the damaged areas, repair existing solder joins, select and cut replacement glass pieces and solder them into place. At the end of the session, you will have a restored leadlight panel ready for installation.

$770

Introduction To Building a Dry Stone Wall / Intermediate Dry Stone Walling: Cheekends with Emma Knowles

Saturday & Sunday, 22 & 23 November 9:00am – 5:00pm

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/introduction-to-building-a-dry-stone-wall/

You will work as a team with other workshop participants to build a small section of a wall using traditional dry stone walling techniques, learning about tools, planning and design, types of stone, selecting the appropriate stones for your build, creating a wall foundation, and deconstructing and re-constructing sections of an existing dry stone wall. You will gain the knowledge and skills to commence a basic private project and pursue further learning.

$630

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PUBLICATIONS

Heritage Council of Victoria’s Strategic Plan 2026–30

The Heritage Council of Victoria has published its new Strategic Plan 2026–30. It sets an ambitious vision for this period, underpinned by 4 key objectives.

Wider understanding of the value and diversity of cultural heritage in Victoria
An accessible Victorian Heritage Register that recognises and protects state-significant cultural heritage in all its diversity
Partnerships and practices enabling inclusive, innovative and sustainable heritage conservation and management
A dynamic and respected Heritage Council with the resources and tools to maintain its independence and effectively fulfil its statutory responsibilities.

The plan includes a strong commitment to truth-telling in the way we communicate and conduct our work. It also prioritises collaboration with all levels of government, industry and the heritage sector so that the state’s heritage is valued and protected for generations to come.

To find out more, read the plan on the Heritage Council’s website.

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Collections Law and Ethics: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums | Shane Simpson & Ian McDonald, Federation Press

Collections Law & Ethics addresses the key legal and ethical issues that arise in public museums, galleries, libraries and archives in Australia and New Zealand. Its authors, Shane Simpson and Ian McDonald, are pre-eminent cultural property lawyers with decades of experience advising collecting and other cultural organisations and this book distils that expertise into a comprehensive, practical text that covers:

• key areas of law, including contract, copyright, bailment, limits to freedom of speech;
• ethical issues and frameworks, including in relation to First Nations peoples;
• core collection activities such as acquisitions, loans, touring, deaccessioning and disposal of collection material;
• legal and ethical issues arising from technological advances, including NFTs and AI;
• merchandising, sponsorships, philanthropy and consultancies; and
• the duties to visitors, volunteers, and the responsibilities of staff and board.

An invaluable book for anyone working in, or advising, a public collecting organisation.

Order here

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SURVEYS

NEW Review & Results of PhD survey – historic building information modelling (HBIM) from the University of Birmingham UK

For those interested, the results of the survey have now been published and are available to read for free at the following link:

Https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/20/11159

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NEW Survey | University of Queensland | AI Technologies in Archaeology in Australia | Closes 5pm 31 October

You may wish to participate in a survey being conducted by the University of Queensland (UQ). The study aims to gather insights on uses of AI technologies in archaeology in Australia, and your input would be greatly appreciated.

The survey will take up to 15 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. Your participation will be used to develop learning activities and assessment for use in UQ archaeology courses to better align with industry demands for skills.

Please note, the survey is anonymous, and no data is collected that identifies your employer. There is no possibility of your employer knowing if you have participated in this study.

To take part, simply click this link or scan the QR code:

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Dr Caitlin D’Gluyas at c.dgluyas@uq.edu.au or Ms Angela Elvery at a.elvery@uq.edu.au.

The survey will be open until 5pm AEDT 31^st October 2025. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support valuable research.

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NEW PhD Survey for a project titled: Representations of Immigrant Women in Heritage Tourism

The aim of this project is to investigate to the representation of immigrant women in heritage tourism. The reason that we are conducting this research is that it forms part of Torrens University research training coursework and provides student researchers with an opportunity to conduct small scale research studies as part of their Higer Degree by Research qualification.

You are eligible to participate in this research if you are an expert or professional working in cultural heritage, particularly with immigrant communities. If you do not meet the above criteria then this study will not be suitable for you.

To register your interest to participate please follow this link.

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Climate change and Australian public historic gardens survey – Anna Beesley

Anna is a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne undertaking a study exploring how climate change is impacting public historic gardens in Australia. Anna is also a horticulturalist, former lawyer and former custodian of an Edna Walling designed private historic garden at Bickleigh Vale in Mooroolbark and it is this that spurred Anna’s interest and is the impetus for the PhD research.

If you would like to take part, the survey is open until 30 November 2025.

To find out more, a plain language statement is attached and is also included with the survey. The survey has 27 questions and should take about 20 minutes to complete.

The survey can be found: Climate change and Australian public historic gardens survey
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SITUATIONS VACANT

NEW SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Consultant | GML Melbourne | FT | Applications assessed on submission

This full-time position, based in our Melbourne office, is ideal an experienced heritage professional who is motivated to contribute to the growth and success of GML’s consulting practice, while delivering meaningful heritage outcomes for our clients and the community.

You will:

Conduct research, analysis, undertake site inspections and prepare quality heritage advice.
Plan, manage, and deliver a range of heritage projects for clients including: Heritage Assessments and studies; Heritage advice and Impact Assessments; Conservation Management Plans; Thematic Histories; Condition Assessments; Heritage Interpretation
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and an industry profile.
Undertake business development activities that generate enquiries and new opportunities.
Prepare winning fee proposals.
Collaborate with GML’s multidisciplinary heritage teams and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead, mentor and guide junior heritage professionals.

Further information can be found here.

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NEW SITUATION VACANT | Principal Heritage Officer | Brisbane City Council Brisbane CBD | Applications Close 11 November 2025

Ready to help shape Brisbane’s future while preserving its past?
Work alongside strong mentors and a supportive team
Flexible working arrangements, with fantastic work/life balance

Brisbane City Council is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable professional to join our Heritage Policy team as a Principal Heritage Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that is shaping the cultural heritage and character of Brisbane.

If you are an experienced leader with a background in architecture, urban design, urban planning, or a related discipline—and a strong interest in cultural heritage planning—this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Principal Heritage Officer you will lead a small team to deliver a range of heritage projects and work programs and provide strategic planning, policy and other advice to identify, conserve and promote Brisbane’s heritage places and its unique character.

Further information and how to apply can be found at: PRINCIPAL HERITAGE OFFICER – Brisbane City Council | Humanforce Talent

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NEW Senior Project Specialist | Getty Centre Los Angeles USA | FT – 4 yr contract | Applications close 1 December 2025

Getty are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in the conservation and management of the built and urban heritage, including heritage of marginalized/underrepresented communities, to fill a four-year, limited-term position of Senior Project Specialist in the Getty Conservation Institute’s Buildings and Sites Department. As Senior Project Specialist, you will oversee projects—from visioning and designing to implementing and monitoring—aimed at addressing current conservation challenges of local, regional, and international relevance.

The position will be based in our offices at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Initially in person full-time, the opportunity to telework may be available after an initial period of training and orientation will be discussed and approved by your supervisor. Typically, staff with approved telework schedules at the Getty Conservation Institute are in the office more than half of the time.

Further information can be found here

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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage 21 | Heritage Consultant | Alexandria NSW | Applications close 7 November

Join our team at Heritage 21 – Heritage Consultant

Heritage 21 is a firm of dedicated heritage practitioners with expertise in built heritage, urban planning, history and architecture.

We are looking for a heritage consultant to join our team in Alexandria NSW. You’ll work on diverse heritage projects across NSW and the ACT, preparing assessments, reports, and conservation documentation. We’re looking for someone with 2–3 years’ experience, strong communication skills, and a background in heritage, architecture, or planning. A current NSW Driver’s Licence and legal right to work in Australia are required. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to reception@heritage21.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage 21 | Senior Heritage Consultant | Alexandria NSW | Applications assessed on submission

Heritage 21 is a ﬁrm of dedicated heritage practitioners based in Alexandria NSW with expertise in built heritage, urban planning, history and architecture.

We are on the lookout for a talented individual who is ready to take on a leadership role in our expanding team. You will bring your years of heritage experience and knowledge to a range of projects in the private and public sectors, building strong relationships with clients and supporting junior staff in their professional growth. A proven ability to manage complex projects efficiently and familiarity with heritage architecture and construction techniques are essential.

If you are passionate about preserving history and shaping the future of heritage in Australia, email your resume and cover letter to reception@heritage21.com.au

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