NEW Latest GA2023 News and Updates
Click here to access the latest news and updates for the 21st Triennial General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS, which will be hosted in Sydney in August – September 2023.
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NEW Heritage Changes: What’s that about?
‘Heritage Changes’ is the overarching theme of GA2023. The concept of heritage has changed and expanded from monuments (Pyramids, Egypt), historic city centres (City of Quito, Ecuador), and archaeological sites (Pompeii, Italy) to include modern structures (Sydney Opera House), industrial ruins (Hashima Island, Japan), maritime heritage (Titanic), cultural landscapes (Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park), events in outer space (lunar footprints), digital heritage (3D reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral), cultural practices (Australian Indigenous smoking ceremonies), and everyday heritage (family heirloom objects). AND, heritage has also changed the way we engage with tourism, sustainability, climate change, First Nations, human rights, animal extinctions, planetary care, and human health and wellbeing.
Share your insights on ‘heritage changes’ with more than 1,200 colleagues at GA2023. You can do this at more than 80 Scientific Symposium sessions, the 3-day Youth Forum, a wide range of workshops, a day trip to the Greater Blue Mountains, and as public conversations in the 5-day Heritage Exposition.
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NEW Australian Museum – Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours
Experience a rare chance to peek behind the scenes of the Australian Museum and unlock 190 years of extraordinary collections that explore nature and culture. In an exclusive ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour, with expert curators and the Museum’s heritage architect and ICOMOS Board Member Peter Phillips AO, participants will be guided through a world of heritage, collections, and scientific marvels.
The Australian Museum – Heritage Buildings, Collections and Science Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours are available Monday 4, Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September from 7am – 8.30am.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Australia’s cultural heritage as you explore the meticulously documented heritage buildings that house a treasure trove of natural and cultural insight. The Museum building itself is a rare part of Sydney’s built heritage, having begun construction in 1846, before its recent major conservation and adaptation project.
The Australian Museum is proudly engaged in scientific research and museum science and is a uniquely rich source of scientific enquiry due to its impressive collections. Take your chance to be a part of this rich environment and see behind the scenes at this internationally recognised institution.
Join us for an unforgettable exclusive journey through the collections.
HOW TO BOOK
If you have already registered for GA2023 and you would like to register or change your side event bookings, please email enquiries@icomosga2023.org and we will be happy to help.
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NEW GA2023 Side Event – Side Event – sail on Duyfken
Hosted by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), experience the Sail on Duyfken on the afternoons of Friday 1 September and Saturday 2 September. Built by the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation jointly with the Maritime Museum of Western Australia, it was launched on 24 January 1999 in Fremantle. This exclusive opportunity is a three hour cruise on one of the rarest ships in the world. Each day is limited to 24 places so reserve your spot below before they are all taken! Sail on Duyfken: ICOMOS GA2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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NEW GA2023 Side Event – World Heritage Nominations Masterclasses
The organisers are excited to announce that the World Heritage Nominations Masterclasses will be delivered by:
Duncan Marshall AM – World Heritage consultant
Gwenäelle Bourdin – Director, World Heritage Evaluation Unit, international ICOMOS
Kristal Buckley AM – World Heritage consultant
Denis Rose – Gunditjmara Elder Senior Adviser, Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
The involvement of Gwenäelle is very welcome given her experience and leadership role in the World Heritage program of international ICOMOS. Denis brings a special experience given his crucial role over a long period to achieve the first Indigenous led nomination in Australia, for the Budj Bim property which was successfully inscribed in 2019.
This workshop offers an extraordinary opportunity to engage with and learn from the expertise and experiences of these outstanding national and international presenters.
The one-day masterclasses will be run on each of two days, on Thursday 31 August and Friday 1 September, as side events for GA2023. Registration for the masterclasses can be made as part of registration for the GA itself, and the separate cost is $250 per person. Places are limited.
HOW TO BOOK
If you have already registered for GA2023 and you would like to register or change your side event bookings, please email enquiries@icomosga2023.org and we will be happy to help.
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NEW GA2023 Intern Opportunities
Australia ICOMOS is offering opportunities for Interns to assist during ICOMOS GA 2023 in Sydney. These would be attractive to emerging professionals who are self-starters, willing and able to volunteer over the period 4 – 8 September, and happy to undertake administrative and general ‘runner’ tasks.
While no accommodation or travel would be provided, the selected interns would participate in the GA as ‘ground crew’, receive the delegate satchel, attend the Opening Ceremony and some other aspects of the event – including parts of the Scientific Symposium – depending on task commitments. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
There may also be some intern activities in the period leading into GA2023 during August.
While neither are essential, Membership of Australia ICOMOS would be an advantage, as would fluency in the French language.
Please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) that is no more than one page, with a one-page CV to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat at austicomos@deakin.edu.au no later than 5pm on Friday 21 July.
If you have any queries please contact Jane Harrington on jane@harringtonconsulting.com.au
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NEW GA2023 – Heritage Exposition Posters: can you help?
The GA2023 team is seeking volunteers willing to spare some time to produce simple posters, representing countries or territories that have not submitted a poster for the GA2023 Heritage Exposition. The poster content can be drawn from readily available online information on the World Heritage properties in each country / territory. Each poster production would involve compiling a one-page PowerPoint slide in accordance with the GA2023 National Committee poster template.
Anyone who can help with this task would be gratefully acknowledged. Please contact Agnieshka Kiera at agnieshkakiera@gmail.com
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Book a pre or post GA tour to explore Australia!
Click here for further information
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SCAM Emails
We have been made aware of some email approaches offering access to GA2023 delegate data and wanted to let you know that these are SCAMs! These emails only contain information that is publicly available, such as the name and dates of the event and the fact that we expect more than 1,000 delegates. The GA2023 information is secure.
No external party has access to the GA2023 registration data, nor would we make it available. Delegate information is only being used to run GA2023 and for no other purpose.
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ICOMOS MEMBERS
Vale Gerald T. Takano, AIA
Members of Australia ICOMOS will be saddened to hear of the death of Gerry T. Takano, AIA in early April, this year. Gerry was a heritage architect and urban planner and a member of US ICOMOS. He had been diagnosed with oesophageal and stomach cancer in late 2022 after a fall while gardening. From the early 1980s he helped foster a strong link between US/ICOMOS and Australia ICOMOS in the emerging interests of historic roads and cultural routes and, from the early 2000s, ICOMOS Pasifika.
Born and reared in Honolulu, Gerry had a proudly Japanese ethnic background with a Pan-Pacific and strongly democratic outlook. He had a relaxed, Island approach to life but this was balanced by a sophisticated East Coast sensibility from his professional architectural education and early training in upstate New York and Boston. Gerry served as Hawaii’s National Trust Advisor, as Commissioner for the State’s Historic Sites Review Board and previously was Senior Program Associate at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s San Francisco office.
Gerry was president of the practice, TBA West Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay Area and affiliated with Boston’s TBA Architects. His projects were in a variety of locations from Hawaii and California to New England, Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines and Guam. In Fiji, he lived for a year in the town of Levuka, the original British capital of Fiji, now World Heritage listed. He consolidated the early work there of Justin Francis, Peter James, Timothy Hubbard and, subsequently, of many other Australia ICOMOS members. Using the well-established Burra Charter model, he worked with the local government to promote rehabilitation, encourage conservation and establish management guidelines. That work was celebrated at the joint ICOMOS Pasifika/Australia ICOMOS conference ‘Culture, Conserving it Together’ in 2018 and on a return visit to Levuka, when he contributed to the workshop on the development of the ‘ICOMOS Pasifika Heritage Charter’.
In 2010, Gerry was invited to be a Plenary Speaker at the Australia ICOMOS conference ‘Outback and Beyond’ in Broken Hill. His topic was ‘Beyond Sentiment: Financing the Rehabilitation and Restoration of Historic Company Towns’, which focussed on selected California sites challenged with new social attitudes, a weakened American economy, and decades of car-oriented, suburban planning directives.
Gerald Takano died peacefully in his sleep at home in Guerneville, CA aged 75. He is survived by Michael, his partner, subsequently his spouse, of more than forty years.
Timothy Hubbard M.ICOMOS
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NEW Meet-up for Australia ICOMOS Emerging Professionals (QLD) | 4th August
A fantastic opportunity to meet, network, and socialise with other emerging heritage professionals in Queensland. The meet-up involves a special tour of the Old Government House, followed by an afternoon of sketching, rounded off with a picnic in the beautiful Brisbane City Botanic Gardens – if you are able to attend, please RSVP using the link below.
Event registration:
https://forms.gle/Zq2VsTiCPav5RJKU8
Old Government House:
https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600118
Brisbane Botanic Gardens:
https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600067
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NEW Call for Membership – ICOMOS International Scientific Council on Water & Heritage
ISCWater has finalised its membership criteria and is asking ICOMOS members to express their interest in expert membership of the ISC. ISCWater aims to progress the knowledge and experience about the World’s water heritage, to promote the conservation of this heritage and sustainably address water-related challenges of the present and future.
In line with our Mission Statement, the ISC wishes to:
- create an international platform for interaction between ICOMOS, its International Scientific Committees, National Committees, Working Groups, and other heritage organisations, the water sector, governments, agencies, associated communities and NGOs – for networking, education and dialogue;
- develop methodologies, training, policies and good design process, responding to traditional wisdom, to inform climate change mitigation and adaptation, and improve current and future water management and planning; and
- generally, strengthen the role of water heritage in social engagement and policy-making.
We are asking ICOMOS members to express their interest in membership of the ISC!
If you are interested, read more at http://water.icomos.org/ and please write to iscwater@icomos.org
See section 8 of the attached membership criteria for information on how to apply.
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ICOMOS Full International Membership: New electronic cards (E-cards)
From 2021 on, you can now download your membership card from your profile in the membership database. In order to do this, you must:
- have renewed your membership (by informing your National Committee, or the International Secretariat if there is no National Committee in your country, and proceeding to the payment of your 2021 membership fee)
- have uploaded a picture on your profile in the membership database.
ICOMOS_e-cards: How to upload a picture on your profile.
Please email the Secretariat (austicomos@deakin.edu.au) if there are any problems.
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Australia ICOMOS new membership category: Associate Institutional Membership
Australia ICOMOS has introduced a new membership category, known as Associate Institutional Membership. This new category aims to encourage diverse participation in Australia ICOMOS.
Fees for the new membership category are minimal and Associate Institutional Members will receive many Member Benefits including discounts at some Australia ICOMOS functions and conferences (for three full attendees) as well as discounts on Australia ICOMOS publications and a subscription to the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment.
The Associate Institutional Membership category is open to Indigenous Corporations registered with ORIC, charities, community groups and other organisations which can be approved at the discretion of the Executive Committee. It is open to organisations that accept the ICOMOS Ethical Principles and devote a substantial part of their activities to the conservation, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or interpretation of cultural heritage. Details on how to apply for Associate Institutional Membership and a full list of benefits can be found on the Australia ICOMOS webpage.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
NEW ARC Archives in Bark SRI project is calling for papers for Arboreal Alterations | Canberra 2-3 November 2023 | Deadline for abstracts 31 July 2023
The ARC Archives in Bark SRI project is calling for papers for Arboreal Alterations, a two-day symposium on culturally modified trees, in Canberra on 2-3 November, 2023. Please see information in the attached flyer and note the deadline for abstracts is July 31, 2023.
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NEW Nominations for the 2023 National Trust of Australia (ACT) Heritage Awards are open for submission
Please use the link below to find out more information and how to nominate. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 11 August.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/act-heritage-awards-2023/
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NEW Proposals invited from the Bureau of Human Resources Palau to conduct archaeological and ethnographic survey of Korro Rock Island Southern Lagoon, Phase II
The public is hereby informed that the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) of the Government of Palau will be soliciting and accepting sealed bids/proposals from interested businesses, qualified individuals, agencies, or institutions to conduct the archaeological and ethnographic survey of the Koror Rock Island Southern Lagoon, Phase II.
This will be a competitively negotiated contract. The services requested will be fully funded by the U.S. Historic Preservation Fund Grant. The specifications along with the evaluation criteria and all other requirements are being prepared and shall be made available on July 7, 2023. The solicitation and bidding periods shall continue for more than 30 days or for a minimum of 15 days as determined by the Procurement Officer. The specifications will also be made available on Palau Gov’s website https://www.palaugov.pw/rfp-bids/ Interested vendors may obtain copies of specifications by contacting Bureau of Human Resources.
Proposals or offers may be submitted at the National Treasury at the Finance Building in Koror or the Executive Building in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. For more information regarding this notice, please contact BHR by calling +680 767-2415/1126 or emailing hr@palaugov.org.
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Australasian Urban History/Planning History (AUHPH) | Group Postgraduate Symposium | Friday 22 September 2023 (Online event) | Closes 17 July 2023
We invite postgraduate researchers exploring topics related to urban and planning history in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific nations to participate in a one-day online PhD Symposium to present and discuss their work. The symposium will provide a supportive and collegiate environment for students to receive thesis feedback and advice from academics working in the general field. We aim to foster connections, constructively critical discourse and build relationships among scholars working on city pasts in our region.
PhD (and also MPhil and Masters by Research) students are invited to submit an abstract for a proposed presentation at the symposium. Please don’t hesitate to contact the symposium organisers if you are unsure if your proposed topic suits the aims. We encourage the submission of work from students at all stages of their candidature.
Web address: https://antipodes.city/2023/05/31/cfp-cities-past-australasian-urban-history-planning-history-auhph-group-postgraduate-symposium-cfp-cities-past/
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AWARDS / GRANTS / FELLOWSHIPS / SCHOLARSHIPS
Australia ICOMOS President’s Award | Closes 31 August 2023
Nominations for the 2023 President’s Award are now open!
The Australia ICOMOS President’s Award recognises the important contribution made by the active engagement of younger and/or emerging career heritage practitioners. The award is open to Australia ICOMOS members and non-members.
There are two categories for the President’s Award:
1. A student / young / emerging heritage practitioner
2. A trainee / apprentice or emerging tradesperson.
Winners of each category will be awarded a certificate, a 1 year Associate membership of Australia ICOMOS and $1000 cash prize!
Any nominees conferred a judges commendation will also be awarded a certificate and gift voucher (max value $100).
Nomination Process
Please see links below for the nomination form and rules for nominees:
Australia ICOMOS Presidents Award 2023 – Information for Nominees
AICOMOS Presidents Award – Nomination Form 2023
Nominations close 31st August 2023. Questions? Contact the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email.
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ICOMOS Student Competition 2023: 1960+ / Pleas for the Preservation of Postmodern Buildings | Closes 1 September 2023
The student competition 1960+ / Postmodernism will be focusing on the undogmatic creations of postmodernism. Students of architecture, interior design, urban planning, art history, restoration, archaeology, or other heritage-related disciplines are invited to use a postmodernist building of their own choice to either investigate its heritage qualities and values or to develop strategies for its (further) use, renovation or communication. The work is to be presented on an A1 poster (in German or English; work in groups of two is possible). The five to ten best works will be awarded prize money totalling 5000€.
| Organisers of the competition: |
German National Committee of ICOMOS; Wüstenrot Foundation; Bauhaus University Weimar; Working Group Theory and Teaching of Monument Conservation; Chamber of Architects Baden-Württemberg; KIT |
| Submission: |
Poster |
| Deadline: |
1 September 2023 |
| Award ceremony: |
November 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany |
More information on the competition task and the conditions of participation can be found here.
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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM
REGISTER NOW Everyday Heritage Symposium – Museum of Sydney | Sydney | 19 July 2023
WHEN: Wednesday 19 July 2023
TIME: 10:00am – 5:15pm (lunch and afternoon tea included)
WHERE: Warrane Theatre, Museum of Sydney
TICKETS: $65 (Students $35)
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: Here
The Everyday Heritage Linkage project explores how different heritage practices can produce different forms of heritage. This symposium will examine methods, tools and approaches that engage with ‘everyday heritage’, or the values associated with ordinary people and everyday life. It will be of interest to industry practitioners, academics, students and others wishing to learn more about contemporary approaches to heritage from international leaders in this field.
The Symposium’s Keynote Speaker is Professor Sian Jones, University of Stirling, UK, an internationally recognised leader in heritage studies who has written extensively on authenticity, social value and on the role of the past in the production of power and identity. Speakers and panellists will include leading Australian and international special guests who are working at the intersections of heritage practice and theory (Prof Stuart Jeffrey, Glasgow School of Art; Prof Denis Byrne, Western Sydney University; Chris Johnston, Heritage Specialist; Martina Tenzer, PhD Researcher, University of York; Dr Damian Lucas, Heritage NSW), as well as team members from the Everyday Heritage Project.
The Symposium is also an Australia ICOMOS event that promotes the ICOMOS 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium which will take place in Sydney (31 August – 9 September).
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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS
NEW Arches Project Presentation | Canberra | 17:00 & 18:30 AEST 28 August 2023
Members of the Arches Project team will be delivering a presentation about the current status of the open-source Arches Heritage Data Management Platform on August 28, 2023 17:00 and 18:30 AEST in Canberra. The event will be hosted by GML Heritage and the Australian Institute of Architects at their office located at 2A Mugga Way, Red Hill ACT. For further details and to register, please visit: https://forms.gle/UVj8xhMQijEjFeTJA
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NEW Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 Education workshop | Various sites WA | Various dates July & August 2023
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (the Act) was proclaimed on 1 July 2023. Education sessions are being held around the State, and they will continue to be scheduled over the coming weeks and months to support transition to the new system.
The Act is the State’s legislative instrument for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage, replacing the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.
It provides a modern framework for the recognition, protection, conservation, and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage while recognising the fundamental importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage to Aboriginal people.
Fact sheets and webinars have been prepared to provide an overview of the new Act.
Key guidelines to support the Act have been released following an extensive co-design process with stakeholders across Western Australia.
A series of education workshops to support the implementation of the new legislation have been held. Watch a recording of an online educational workshop below.
DPLH is now facilitating education workshops throughout the State to support the implementation of the new legislation. The workshops will provide an overview of the Act, along with guidelines and regulations, the commencement process and will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
Register to attend.
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TICKETS ON SALE The Australia ICOMOS Jim Kerr Address | Fremantle | 20 July 2023
The 2023 Australia ICOMOS Jim Kerr Address will be given by Emerita Professor Dr Carmen Lawrence AO PhD at Fremantle Prison on the evening of Thursday 20 July 2023.
With an introduction on behalf of Australia ICOMOS by distinguished conservation architect and ICOMOS Member, Mr Philip Griffiths LFRAIA RIBA MICOMOS.
The Australia ICOMOS Jim Kerr Address is proudly sponsored by Urbis.
Link for booking tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CJMRY
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Australia ICOMOS ACT Chapter Public Lecture | Martina Tenzer | Canberra | 25 July 2023, 5:30-7pm
WHEN: Tuesday 25 July 2023
TIME: 5.30 – 7.00pm
WHERE: GML Heritage and Australian Institute of Architects, 2A Mugga Way, Red Hill ACT
TITLE: Story mapping for planning: understanding the factors for rootedness and place-attachment for an inclusive and sustainable heritage management of cultural landscapes
REGISTER (FREE): HERE
The link is: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/story-mapping-for-planning-tickets-664285193897?aff=oddtdtcreator
This talk presents the results of a study that reveals the patterns of hidden values in cultural landscapes and offers an innovative method for the collection, analysis and visualisation of individual “stories”, using remote survey methods combined with Artificial Intelligence to create deep maps of attachment. This dataset, integrated into the traditional heritage datasets and assessment framework, can provide the people-centred background or insider knowledge necessary to facilitate sustainable, inclusive and transparent heritage management practices.
Martina is a PhD researcher at the University of York (UK), Department of Archaeology, focusing on methods for analysis and visualisation of public perception in cultural landscapes. Martina holds degrees in Landscape Archaeology and Prehistory and Classical Archaeology. Martina’s research interests include Contemporary Archaeology; Historic Landscape Characterisation; landscapes of biodiversity and climate change impact; and Artificial Intelligence in heritage management.
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International Festival of Luoghi Parlanti (Talking Places), The World in Florence | Hybrid | 21-23 November 2023, CEST
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the third edition of the International Festival of Luoghi Parlanti (Talking Places), The World in Florence, which will be held again this year in a hybrid format (in-person and remote), in Florence, from November 21st to 23rd, 2023.
The previous editions in 2021 and 2022 brought together over 140 speakers from 37 countries across 5 continents to share and compare their experiences and attend high-level interventions in the field of cultural and natural heritage.
Throughout our over thirty-year history, we have emphasized how cultural heritage is a powerful tool for uniting people worldwide and can strongly contribute to sustainable territorial development and peaceful coexistence. The issues of the contemporary world, such as the effects of climate change and war, make these activities of comparison more and more necessary, finding synergies between the world of theory and that of practice, in order to direct all activities towards more sustainable and ethical practices.
Therefore, Festival participants (universities, local administrations, cultural operators, and businesses) will be called upon to tell the story of their territories through a storytelling of their traditional knowledge and cultural, tangible, intangible, and natural heritage, making the Festival a place for exchanging and sharing good practices from all over the world, where they can interact with various categories of interlocutors.
We trust that you share the goals of the Festival and that you will want to participate and contribute to the knowledge and enhancement of your territory and its spirit. We invite you to download the participation call at www.theworldinflorence.com
Discounted Early Bird Registration is Extended to July 31 2023
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PUBLICATIONS/NEWSLETTERS
NEW Launch of Connecting with Country Framework
This week, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully launched the NSW Government Architect’s Connecting with Country Framework.
The framework provides guidance for government, planners, designers and industry on how to respond to Country in the planning, design and delivery of built environment projects in NSW. It aims to help better recognise indigenous culture in planning and design, empower Aboriginal voices and learn from and work with Aboriginal communities to promote sustainability, resilience and community health.
The framework has been released in draft since 2020, and its finalisation has involved extensive engagement with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Consultants to ensure practical guidance and outcomes on designing with Country, and we would like to extend our thanks to all those involved in this process.
To hear more about the final framework, we encourage you to view this webinar.
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Heritage and climate change – new Victorian guidance to assist in understanding the vulnerability of heritage places and objects to the impacts of climate change
The Heritage Council of Victoria, in partnership with Heritage Victoria, has just released new guidance to help owners and managers of heritage places and objects to consider the vulnerability of their place or object to the impacts of climate change.
The resources can be found on the Heritage Council’s website: Heritage and climate change. 
The Heritage Council would like to thank Heritage Victoria for their partnership and dedication to the project that has produced these resources. They would also like to acknowledge the work and expertise of Extent Heritage, Point Advisory, Carrig Conservation International and GML Heritage in their development of the different resources.
The Heritage Council would also like to thank the Anglican Parish of Warrnambool, Charter Hall, Forest, Fire and Regions (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action), the National Trust (Victoria), Parks Victoria and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for providing information and images for use in the 10 case studies.
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Difficult Conversations | 2023 | Ursula Frederick, Ashley Harrison, Tracy Ireland and Justin Magee | British Council
A new open access book edited by Ursula Frederick, Ashley Harrison, Tracy Ireland and Justin Magee brings together cultural heritage and creative arts perspectives to explore the role of culture and art in giving voice to often silenced social issues. The essays, poems and artwork contained within powerfully demonstrate, collectively and individually, how arts research can inspire us to think differently about injustice and inequality in our societies. They show how artists, performers, poets, curators and cultural researchers can all trigger meaningful, and potentially reparative, engagement with past trauma and conflicts and their lingering impacts in the present day. With a primary focus on the contexts of Australia and Northern Ireland, but including also discussions relating to Japan, Canada, Chile and attending to themes that are of global relevance, this volume, and the wider Difficult Conversations project of which it is part, present a diverse, eloquent and provocative statement on the potential of the arts and culture to encourage dialogue and to help build trust and understanding.
Click here to read more.
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Historic Environment Vol 33 (1&2) 2021(2023) Intangible cultural heritage in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED
NEW SITUATION VACANT | Cultural Values Advisor/Anthropologist at Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation | Applications close 29 July 2023
The Wurundjeri Corporation is seeking a Cultural Heritage Advisor to join our Yiagilang Ngarrngatj Research Unit. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing both internal and external services relating to cultural values on behalf of the Wurundjeri Corporation. As a Cultural Heritage Advisor, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including the preparation and review of assessments and studies related to cultural values including intangible cultural heritage. You will be engaging with Wurundjeri Elders to record their knowledge of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung culture and utilising documentary and other sources to conduct research. Additionally, you will be facilitating project meetings, workshops, and on-Country activities to support our mission of preserving and promoting our cultural heritage. https://www.seek.com.au/job/68432746?type=standard#sol=1449a8262a447afe71720344636c1d836b37a042
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NEW SITUATION VACANT | Manager Strategic Projects | Heritage Victoria | Fixed Term | Applications Close 19 July 2023
The Manager, Strategic Projects and Operations leads a multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the delivery of high quality strategic heritage advice for major government infrastructure projects and the provision of statutory support across Heritage Victoria. This includes the leadership of complex issues and projects including oversight of major government infrastructure projects. The role will have delegated decision-making responsibilities, and provides specialist high level advice and direction to the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria and key stakeholders. The role is fixed term until 30 June 2025.
For a copy of the position description please see: Career@Vic Gov
For further information please contact Steven Avery (Executive Director, Heritage Victoria) on email steven.avery@delwp.vic.gov.au.
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NEW SITUATION VACANT | World Heritage Engagement Officer | City of Ballarat | Applications Close 19 July 2023
A unique opportunity to work with an unprecedented partnership on the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid! World Heritage Engagement Officer part-time position is now open at the City of Ballarat – closing 19 July 2023.
Position Description: https://careers.ballarat.vic.gov.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=535769&from=direct
For any additional questions, please contact Susan Fayad, World Heritage and Regional Development Lead on 03 5320 5677
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NEW SITUATION VACANT |Senior/Assistant Director Facility Operations and Capital Works| Cultural Facilities Corporation| Canberra | Full Time Ongoing | Applications close 26 July
The Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) is Canberra’s largest cultural organisation and we are seeking an experienced procurement and contract manager for the position of Assistant Director, Facility Operations and Capital Works. The position informs the CFC’s Senior Leadership team and provides dedicated senior oversight of contract management, procurement, project management, asset management, and reporting for urgent capital works across the CFC which includes highly complex and heritage buildings.
https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/cultural-facilities-corporation/permanent/1205
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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Consultant Mid to Senior | NGH |QLD |Applications open until position filled
Click here for further information
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SITUATION VACANT | General Manager Biodiversity & Heritage | NGH | Flexible Location | Applications open until position filled
People and Capability System – Administration – Career – View Job – General Manager, Biodiversity and Heritage (elmotalent.com.au)
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SITUATION VACANT | Conservation Architect | RBA Architects | Victoria | Applications reviewed upon submission
We are seeking an experienced Conservation Architect (five to seven years post-graduate experience) with a passion for built heritage and contemporary architecture to join our growing team. Working alongside our director and project architects, you’ll lead conservation and adaptive re-use projects of varying scales ensuring excellent outcomes for the heritage assets, broader site, and our clients.
The ideal candidate will have the confidence, tenacity and ability to design, document and deliver projects with exceptional outcomes. A detailed knowledge of current best practice conservation techniques, legislation and standards, and excellent management and interpersonal skills is essential to the role.
Take a look at our website and socials, and submit a CV along with a portfolio to Roger Beeston, Director — roger@rbaarchitects.com.au
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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Consultant | Edwards Heritage Consultants (EHC) | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and self-motivated Heritage Consultant to join our small, dedicated and respected practice on a full-time basis within the historic and adaptively re-used Windsor fire station in northwest Sydney, undertaking some exciting and challenging projects.
We are seeking someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a passion for heritage within the built environment. You’ll have experience in preparing complex heritage management documentation, a demonstrated ability to provide responsible, rational and creative expert heritage advice, and a good understanding of heritage legislation and the NSW heritage system generally.
Reporting to the Director, you’ll work on a varied and exciting project portfolio, including undertaking and managing site inspections and other related fieldwork. Ideally, you will have 2-5 years experience in heritage management and conservation practice, with a background in architecture, planning, archaeology, or other similar and relevant fields.
The role will be supported by a small team of highly experienced heritage experts and is a fantastic position for the right person, with opportunities to develop new skills and professional development.
Interested in this fantastic career opportunity and want to join our team? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email and include your resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements. If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role or EHC, introduce yourself by email at enquiry@edwardsheritage.com.au. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Please check the job description here
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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Consultant | Trethowan | Full-time | Cremorne | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled
Trethowan has an exciting full-time opening for a dynamic and experienced (2 years min) Heritage Consultant.
Working within our multidisciplined studio in Cremorne, the role will be involved in a wide range of projects at various stages of design, planning and works on site.
If this is something you would be interested in and would like to find out more or wish to submit an application (CV and covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role) please email jobs@trethowan.com.au
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SITUATION VACANT | Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant | GML Heritage | Full-time/Part-time | Canberra | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled
GML Heritage seeks an experienced Archaeologist and heritage professional to join our Canberra consulting team. Expressions of interest from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged, including those who require added flexibility – hybrid/remote working options and flexible working hours (e.g., part time, compressed hours etc) are possible. This role will feed your passion for Aboriginal heritage, cultural and historical heritage, and archaeology. Technical proficiency in these areas coupled with your mature communication and project management skills will help you deliver quality outcomes for heritage, clients, and community stakeholders. Experience in Aboriginal community consultation, historical archaeology, and Graphical Information System (GIS) mapping is highly desirable.
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