Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 1090

 

Australia ICOMOS 2024 National Symposium and AGM October 24th – 28th | Perth WA

ICOMOS MEMBERS

NEW AGM 2024 Documents 
ICOMOS Annual General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (AGA2024) in Ouro Preto, Brazil 10-17 November 2024
Membership Fees Overdue
ICOMOS Full International Membership: New electronic cards (E-cards)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS

NEW Expressions of Interest for Editorial Roles – Historic Environment
NEW Submissions – Historic Environment Special Issue Marking 50 years of Australia ICOMOS
NEW Call for Abstracts | Big Stuff 2025 Conference | Belgium / Perth / Online | 14 – 17 October 2025
Call for contributions – volume of Historic Environment on GA2023
Call for contributions | LGBTQ+ heritage
Call for Papers | ICAHM 2025 Conference | San Pedro de Atacama Chile | Submissions due 10 January 2025
2024 WA Heritage Awards nominations are now open
Position Paper on the Review of the State Coastal Policy (SCP) | Development on Actively Mobile Landforms | SPO Tasmania | Submissions due 21 October 2024
10th biannual International Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Digital Heritage (EuroMed2024) Call for Papers 

WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW Heritage South Australia | Lime Mortar Seminar & Workshop | 4th & 7-8th November 2024
NEW NTAV Heritage Trades Exposition | Labassa Mansion Caulfield Vic | 23 & 24 November 2024
NEW University of Canberra | Heritage Engineering Course | Online 28 & 29 November 2024
Everyday Heritage Symposium | University of Western Australia | 28 November 2024
Everyday Heritage Workshop | Freemantle Prision | 29 November 2024
Henry Parkes Oration 2024 | MoAD | Defending Australia’s democracy against global challenges | Barrie Cassidy | 22 October 2024
Sydney Open Adaptive Reuse | various venues | 3 November
Culture in Emergencies in the Pacific Region | Zoom Webinar | 29 October 2024, 8am Paris, 6pm AEDT
IA Conference | The Power of Interpretation – Big Impact – Small Footprint | Brisbane | Oct 31-Nov 1 
ICOMOS NZ AGM Weekend | Everyone’s Heritage Dunedin 19-20 October 2024
Garden History 44th Annual National Conference  | WA Branch | Bunbury W.A | 18 to 20 October 2024
ACAHUCH | 9th Annual Symposium | Keeping House | 6 November 2024
Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference | UniSA Adelaide | 24-25 October 2024
10th biannual International Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Digital Heritage (EuroMed2024) | Cyprus | 2-4 Dec 2024 
The Uncovered Past Institute | Harrietville Vic | Chinese Mining Village Archaeological excavation – Chinese Mining Village Nov – Dec 2024
Kinchela Boys Home 100th Anniversary Gathering | 18-20 October 2024

SURVEYS / PUBLICATIONS

Southern Tasmania Regional Land use strategy draft review
NSCES Heritage, energy and sustainability Reports –  RELEASED
Consultation open on Draft Recommendations Report – Improving Residential Standards in Tasmania project
SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED
NEW | SITUATION VACANT | URBIS | Senior Consultant / Associate Director (Archaeology) | Perth | FT | Applications close 18 October 2024
NEW | SITUATION VACANT | ACT Government | Conservation Officer | FT | Applications Close 29 October 2024
TENDER SOUGHT | City of Ballarat | Full review of Ballarat Planning Scheme’s local heritage policy and provisions | Submissions close 17 October 2024
SITUATION WANTED | Kieran Davis | Heritage Professional – Relocated to Canberra
SITUATION VACANT | Purcell | Senior Architect | Sydney | FT | Applications reviewed on submission 
SITUATION VACANT Conservation Studio | Architect/Experienced Graduate of Architecture (Conservation / Heritage Experience) | Melbourne

Australia ICOMOS 2024 National Symposium and AGM October 24th – 28th | Perth, WA  

Registrations are still open for the Australia ICOMOS 2024 Caring for a Sunburnt Country national symposium and AGM to be held on October 25th and 26th 2024 at the Curtin School of Technology, City Campus – Old Boys School and Technical School on St Georges Terrace, Perth. 

Various optional excursions and side trips will also be offered in and around Perth and WA from October 24th to 31st. 

The symposium theme will focus on the adaptive management of cultural landscapes, cultural routes and waterways, historic urban landscapes and cultural heritage tourism in the face of flooding, fire, urban consolidation and food production challenges. 

Please follow this link to book. 

Attendance numbers are capped at 120 members and non-members, there are less than 30 places left so get in quick!

Indigenous and Pacific Islander attendees are encouraged to enquire about assisted attendance to the symposium – Please follow the above link to add your EOI on the try booking page.

ICOMOS MEMBERS

NEW AGM 2024 Documents 

The notice of AGM and accompanying documents have been sent via email to all currently financial members.

Please return any proxy forms or apologies to: austicomos@deakin.edu.au by Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

If you would like to attend online please register for the link at: https://www.trybooking.com/CWBYK

If you are financial and have not received the documents, please contact Rebecca Davies at the above email address.

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ICOMOS Annual General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (AGA2024) in Ouro Preto, Brazil 10-17 November 2024

Australian members of ICOMOS (and other attendees from Australia) are invited to let EC Member Stephanie Johnston know if you are attending the AGA2024 in Ouro Preto, Brazil in November.  Stephanie and Kerime (Danis) will organise a hook up for Australians and partners who are attending. Please contact Stephanie on stephaniejohnston2@icloud.com and flavia.kiperman@elementadvisory.com.au for voting comms.

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2024/2025 Membership Fees Overdue 

Fees for the 2024-2025 membership year are now due. If you have any questions regarding your membership, please contact Rebecca Davies Secretariat Officer: austicomos@deakin.edu.au Prompt payment will assist with the financial workflow and budget preparations. Thanks to those who have already paid! 

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ICOMOS Full International Membership: Electronic cards (E-cards)

You can now download your membership card from your profile in the ICOMOS International membership database. In order to do this, you must:

  • have renewed your 2024/25 membership 
  • 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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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS

NEW Expressions of Interest for Editorial Roles – Historic Environment

Australia ICOMOS is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the editorial roles for our long running and high quality journal, now in its 44th year.  The roles include Editor, Assistant Editor(s) and Book Reviews Editor. EOIs are welcomed from individuals, but a team-based approach is strongly encouraged. There are currently 5 special issues in preparation or production, so any new team would have a transition period within which to embed their strategy. A landmark issue on Queer Heritage will be published in November. If you (or your team) are interested in these roles please contact the Secretariat in the first instance and you will be supplied with a further briefing to guide your EOI. Contact the Secretariat: austicomos@deakin.edu.au

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New Submissions – Historic Environment Special Issue Marking 50 years of Australia ICOMOS

2026 will be the 50th anniversary of the founding of Australia ICOMOS. Special Issue Editors, Prof Tracy Ireland and Dr Steve Brown,  are seeking submissions that reflect on the past or the future, and on experiences, issues and prospects for heritage, for Australia ICOMOS and for the cultural sector, broadly conceived. We welcome abstracts of 300 words and a brief bio for the author(s). Submissions for non-traditional submissions, including photo-essays, visual or digital media, are also welcomed with the possibility of online presentations that might supplement the traditional hard copy journal.

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NEW Call for Abstracts | Big Stuff 2025 Conference | Belgium / Perth / Online | 14 – 17 October 2025

The International Big Stuff Conference will take place in Belgium from October 14th to 17th, 2025. A face-to-face and online Asia-Pacific hub will also be hosted in Perth on the same dates, making it easier for southern hemisphere heritage machinery fans to meet each other, get involved and reduce travel costs and carbon impact.  

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 

The call for abstracts is now open for presentations or posters in either Gent (Belgium), Perth (Australia) or online. The conference theme is: How can we keep heritage machinery running in our changing society? 

You can present your paper in a 20-minute talk, followed by a discussion. Alternatively, you can participate in a poster session, a fantastic opportunity to share your work in a more informal setting with the Big Stuff community. 

Send your abstract to: bigstuff2025@industriemuseum.be 

  • Language: English 
  • Length: not exceeding 2000 characters 
  • Deadline: 1st of November 2024 

Please indicate the format you prefer oral, or poster presentation & indicate the location (Belgium/Australia) where you would like to present online or in person.

A notification will be sent out on the 15th of November 2024 to the accepted of the contributed talks and posters.

More information and updates on the conference is available at bigstuff2025.info

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Call for contributions | Volume of Historic Environment on GA2023

Two volumes of the Australia ICOMOS journal Historic Environment are in preparation and near finalisation. These are special issues which comprise papers related to the ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (GA2023). There is the opportunity for 2-3 papers to be added to these volumes. If you are interested in submitting a manuscript, particularly if it is an overview of a particular topic covered by presentations and sessions at GA2023 (such as cultural landscapes, intangible heritage, conflict, or a specific category of heritage or field of heritage conservation), email Steve Brown steveb.heritage@gmail.com. Steve is the editor of the special issues. 

Proposals should comprise an abstract of 150-200 words submitted by 30 October 2024 and an ability and willingness to provide a full paper (5,000-6,000 words) by mid-December 2024. 

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Call for contributions | LGBTQ+ heritage

Since 2021, the ICOMOS Heritage and Gender Joint Task Team has been dedicated to the inclusion of gender issues within heritage policies and practices. The team advocates for the importance of gender balance in fostering an inclusive and diverse future to better preserve people’s dignity and heritage.

The ICOMOS Heritage and Gender Joint Task Team invites you to share data on LGBTQ+ historic sites from around the world to contribute to a crowd-sourced database to support ongoing research on heritage and gender. The deadline for contributions is 15 October 2024.

The ICOMOS Heritage and Gender Joint Task Team is calling for data on global LGBTQ+ sites. The aim is to develop a crowd-sourced database to support ongoing research on heritage and gender.
Deadline: 15 October 2024
For queries, email: 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺 

Submissions to be provided via Google Form available here

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Call for Papers | ICAHM 2025 Conference | San Pedro de Atacama Chile | Submissions due 10 January 2025

The scientific committee invites the submission of abstracts (100 to 300 words) on these topics. The languages of the conference are English and Spanish (with simultaneous translation provided throughout the event). Please submit abstracts electronically through the conference website.

THEMES

  • Strategies and Objectives for the Management of Archaeological Heritage.
    Archaeology, Astronomy and Geoglyphs in Northern Chile and Surrounding Areas.
    Climate Change, Integrity and Archaeological Sites Management.
    Public Archaeology and Native Peoples.
    Archaeological Heritage and Sustainable Tourism.
    Processes of Plundering and Restitution of Archaeological and Anthropological Collections.
    Archaeology and the Role of New Technologies In the Presentation and Interpretation of Archaeological Sites

For further information and to submit your abstract please visit: https://www.icahm2025.com/

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Position Paper on the Review of the State Coastal Policy (SCP) | Development on Actively Mobile Landforms | SPO Tasmania | Submissions due 21 October 2024

The Premier, in consultation with the Minister for Parks and the Environment, have released a Position Paper on the Review of the State Coastal Policy (SCP) – Development on Actively Mobile Landforms (the Position Paper) for public comment for a 6 week consultation period.

To have your say and review the Position Paper, please visit the State Planning Office website

Outcome 1.4.2 of the SCP contains a self-regulating prohibition of all development and works on ‘actively mobile landforms’, other than for engineering or remediation works to protect land, property and human life. The Position Paper explores issues associated with the application of this provision and ways to address them by replacing the Outcome with a more sophisticated policy response that considers the type of development being proposed and to clarify what comprises an ‘actively mobile landform’.

Submissions on the Position Paper are invited until close of business Monday 21 October 2024.

Submissions can be sent to: yoursay.planning@dpac.tas.gov.au

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW Heritage South Australia | Lime Mortar Seminar & Workshop | 4th & 7-8th November 2024

Heritage Conservation consultant David Young OAM will be hosting two sessions in November specialising in Lime Mortar in Heritage restoration.

Seminar: 4th November 3-5pm at Torrens Training Depot

Workshop: 7th & 8th November 9am – 4pm at Adelaide Gaol

Contact: gabriella.chamberlain@sa.gov.au 

Further information can be found here

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NEW NTAV Heritage Trades Exposition | Labassa Mansion Caulfield Vic | 23 & 24 November 2024

The Traditional Trades Exposition is presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and supported by The Heritage Council of Victoria.

Set against the backdrop of Labassa Mansion, the Exposition will showcase displays and demonstrations by some of Victoria’s finest traditional trade practitioners and offers a unique opportunity to engage their knowledge and experience and get hands on yourself. Attendees can learn about good custodianship of heritage properties, explore career opportunities, and gain an understanding of the skills and methods used by practitioners. The event will feature displays and demonstrations – including some from National Trust conservation projects – on a range of traditional trades.

Further information and bookings can be made here.

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NEW University of Canberra | Heritage Engineering Course | Online 28 & 29 November 2024

Contexts for Heritage Engineering is a professional development course co-designed by Engineering Heritage Australia and the University of Canberra. The Commissariat Store Brisbane is the site for a 2-day workshop. Built in 1829 this building has had many lives in the practical management of a developing colony, leading to complex layers of significance.

This course is open to all interested parties and qualified engineers can use the course for 30 hours’ professional development.

Further information and bookings can be found here

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Everyday Heritage Symposium | University of Western Australia | 28 November 2024

This one-day symposium will explore the theme of Everyday Heritage and Difficult Legacies. Everyday life is commonly characterised as uncomplicated and routine. But some everyday lives are experienced in prisons and conflict zones, or shaped by colonisation, repression, or marginalisation. The symposium explores difficult and challenging forms of everyday heritage and history, with international keynote speakers Prof Laura McAtackney (University College Cork, Ireland) and Timo Ylimaunu (University of Oulu, Finland), and diverse perspectives from Western Australia and interstate, with speakers including Tracy Ireland, Jane Lydon, Denis Byrne, and Sharon Veale.

The flier for the Symposium can be accessed here

The Symposium is a partnership event with the Australian Historical Association (AHA), the Congress of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (CHASS), and Business Events Perth (BEPerth). The Everyday Heritage Linkage Project is supported by the Australian Research Council and GML Heritage.

WHEN: 9:30am – 5:30pm Thursday 28 November 2024

WHERE: Austin Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Arts Building, University of Western Australia

TICKETS: $45 (Limited student bursaries available)

REGISTER HERE

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Everyday Heritage Workshop | Freemantle Prision | 29 November 2024

Supported by the ARC Everyday Heritage Linkage Project and Fremantle Prison, this workshop will bring together heritage practitioners seeking to explore the role and relevance of everyday heritage and difficult legacies in their work. Primed by case study presentations, participants will discuss and contribute ideas, methods, and case examples that can inform the development and publication of heritage industry-focused guidance. The workshop will be relevant to heritage specialists working in the fields of heritage conservation and management, architecture, history, archaeology, and planning. 

It is desirable that Workshop attendees will have attended the day-long Everyday Heritage Symposium on Thursday 28 November at the University of Western Australia (see separate E-News item).

The flier for the Workshop can be accessed here. The Everyday Heritage Linkage Project is supported by the Australian Research Council and GML Heritage.

WHEN: 11:30am – 3:30pm, Friday, 29 November 2024

WHERE: East Workshops, Fremantle Prison, Western Australia

TICKETS: $25 (Students $10), includes tour of Fremantle Prison (11:30am-12:30pm) & lunch (12:30-1:30pm)

REGISTER HERE (places limited to 30 participants)

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Henry Parkes Oration 2024 | MoAD | Defending Australia’s democracy against global challenges | Barrie Cassidy | 22 October 2024

The Henry Parkes Foundation and Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) invite you to attend the Henry Parkes Oration 2024.

This year’s oration will be delivered by Barrie Cassidy, Chair of the Board at Old Parliament House. Mr Cassidy is one of Australia’s most experienced political correspondents and analysts.

Event onsite from 5.30 pm, Livestream from 6pm

For further information and to register follow this link.

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Sydney Open Adaptive Reuse | various venues 3 November

Join us for Sydney Open Adaptive Reuse, where we explore a selection of heritage properties that have been masterfully adapted to create new spaces for work, life and play.

In this Sunday line-up, we open the doors to:

Enjoy drop-in talks and tours led by architects and industry experts as part of your Sydney Open experience and get access to buildings and spaces rarely open to the public.

The tickets will be released on the dates below:

Members pre-sale ticket launch: Monday 30 September

General ticket launch: Tuesday 1 October 

Further information can be found here

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Culture in Emergencies in the Pacific Region | Zoom Webinar | 29 October 2024, 8am Paris, 6pm AEDT

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the 1954 Convention for the Protection of the Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and first Protocol, and the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the 1999 Second Protocol. The event is organised under auspices of the UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage and the new UNESCO-UNITWIN Network on Culture in Emergencies at UTS.

This webinar focuses on the Pacific region which as one of the lowest number of States Parties among the regions worldwide. While our region, its peoples and culture heritage are less impacted by armed conflict, relatively speaking; its cultures and cultural heritage faces threats from climate change and other disasters. This webinar emphasizes the importance of implementation and cooperation efforts under the 1954 Hague framework for culture in emergency situations more broadly.

The three panellists are leading contributors to the key themes of this webinar: 

Ms Krista Pikkat, Director, Culture and Emergencies Entity, Culture Sector, UNESCO Paris

Dr Adi Meretui Ratunabuabua, Chair Blue Shield Pasifika

Professor Mat Trinca Talalin, Chair Blue Shield Australia and Professor of Museum Practice, Australian National University.

Moderator will be Ana Filipa Vrdoljak, UNESCO Chair of International Law and Cultural Heritage and co-coordinator UNESCO-UNITWIN Network on Culture in Emergencies, University of Technology Sydney.

Please register in advance for this webinar here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Interpretation Australia Conference | The Power of Interpretation – Big Impact – Small Footprint | Brisbane | Oct 31- 1 Nov 2024

Natural and cultural interpretation becomes a potent force in a world where every action counts. This conference celebrates the art of understanding, translating, and reimagining the world around us. We will explore how interpretation shapes our lives and environment. But it’s not just about the bigger picture—it’s about impact. How can we make a difference without leaving a heavy footprint? How can we be innovative and engaging without causing impacts that will affect our shared future. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of interpretation, where small actions ripple outward, leaving lasting effects.

Register here

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ICOMOS NZ AGM Weekend | Everyone’s Heritage | Dunedin 19-20 October 2024

This year’s ICOMOS ANZ AGM Conference invites you to celebrate our heritage, through sharing stories of your experience – be they work, leisure or study, that reflect on ideas of our shared cultural heritage(s) and how the many values of heritage contribute to this.

Opening address by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Paul Goldsmith & Papers – a mix of 20 minute presentations and shorter “quick fire” presentations

Venue: Toito Otago Settlers Museum – 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, CBD

Further information can be found here. For registration enquires, please contact: conferenceicomosnz@gmail.com

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Garden History 44th Annual National Conference | WA Branch | Bunbury W.A | 18 to 20 October 2024

The Western Australia branch hosts the 44th Annual National Conference (18 to 20 October 2024) in the coastal city of Bunbury, about two hours’ drive south of Perth. (Non-AGHS members can Zoom into the lectures from around the world.) Visits during the conference include places of early settlement when the W.A. colony saw its future in the hands of Hesperus, God of the west wind.

Colonisation of the western sector of New Holland was considered a venture that offered trading opportunities with the large British populations in India, and after 1814, the British Cape colony on the southern tip of Africa. The initial settlement on the Swan River in 1829 was championed by Captain James Stirling, who had convinced the British Government to support the establishment of a colony by free settlers. The name he contemplated for the new colony was Hesperia from Hesperus, the Greek name for the god of the west wind. This was not adopted, with the name the Swan River Colony being used until it became officially Western Australia in 1832.

So come to Hesperia where the landscapes are varied and the horticulture, equally so. They offer you a chance to escape to the country, to explore the variety and history of this South West land. We earnestly appeal to you to come ‘Bunburying’ with us, to live another life in far WA for a few days, converse with friends and immerse yourselves in the gardens of this beautiful area of the South West corner of our continent.

More info, and bookings, here:

https://www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au/product/aghs-conference-registration-2024/

Register to attend the 3 day on-line lecture program for $150 here

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ACAHUCH | 9th Annual Symposium | Keeping House | 6 November 2024

ACAHUCH is pleased to announce our ninth annual symposium titled “Keeping House: conserving, managing and interpreting house museums” on 6th November, 2024.

The symposium focuses on the fascinating world of house museums. Invited expert speakers drawn from academia, the museum and heritage sectors will tease out the significant contemporary issues and opportunities facing this unique genre of public / private cultural institution.  Through an array of Australian and international exemplars, themed panels will explore innovative ways of interpreting the history, memories and stories that house museums harbour; challenges in conserving material fabric, house interiors and gardens; the maintenance of support, management and ownership; and house museums in the context of south-east Asia.

Registration link on Eventbrite is here.

More information can be found on ACAHUCH’s website here.

We look forward to you joining us.

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Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference | UniSA Adelaide | 24-25 October 2024

Celebrate the rich tapestry of the past and collectively inspire the future of heritage engineering.

Immerse yourself in two-days of knowledge sharing and debate as we explore the preservation and advancement of heritage engineering at the Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference (AEHC 2024).

Organised by Engineering Heritage Australia, AEHC 2024 has become the premier gathering for heritage engineering enthusiasts. The conference attracts engineers, architects, historians and professionals from various disciplines to navigate the intersection of tradition and innovation in the engineering realm. 

You’ll have ample opportunity to network and see prime examples of heritage engineering in the beautiful backdrop of South Australia. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a global community dedicated to the appreciation and progression of our engineering legacy.

To register follow this link.

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10th biannual International Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Digital Heritage (EuroMed2024) | University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus | 2-4 Dec 2024 

Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, this key conference on digital cultural heritage will bring together researchers, policymakers, professionals and practitioners from the multidisciplinary heritage domains to discuss the challenges facing and successes in cultural heritage today. EuroMed2024 focuses on the interdisciplinary and intersectoral research on digital cultural heritage and use of cutting-edge technologies for the protection, restoration, preservation, mass digitalisation, documentation and presentation of heritage content.

Further information can be found on the conference website: EuroMed 2024 – 10th International Conference on Digital Heritage

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The Uncovered Past Institute | Harrietville Vic | Chinese Mining Village Archaeological excavation – Chinese Mining Village Nov – Dec 2024

Join us to discover more about the Chinese miners who once lived and worked in the 19th century Harrietville Chinese Mining Village. For around fifty years from the early 1860s Harrietville was home to many of the thousands of Victoria’s Chinese gold miners. This will be the fifth season of archaeological excavation at the Chinese Mining Village, following on from the previous four seasons in October 2017, October 2019, October 2022 and January-February 2024. The largely undisturbed site includes mine workings, water races, building foundations, and gardens: a rare survivor of the heyday of Chinese gold mining in Victoria. The foundations of at least 19 buildings were discovered during a survey undertaken during Season One fieldwork in 2017. Huge quantities of food, liquor, medicines, utensils, ceramics and even coins were imported from China for the Chinese mining communities. Many fragments of these were discovered during the earlier excavation seasons, along with fragments of European tableware ceramics and glass bottles. Season Five research objectives will be to undertake more intensive excavations on hut site WC1, in order to determine its size, footprint and how it was constructed; and also to gain a greater understanding of the lifestyle of the Chinese miners.

For more information or to book in for Season 5 please visit: https://www.uncoveredpast.org.au/harrietville-chinese-mining-village-season-5-dig-with-us-novdec-2024

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Kinchela Boys Home 100th Anniversary Gathering | 18-20 October 2024

2024 marks 100 years since the gates of Kinchela Boys Home (KBH) opened. At those gates, the spirits of the children who walked through the gates were left behind. To mark this 100th anniversary, the KBH Survivors, their descendants and families are honouring the spirits of those children and celebrating the past, present and future of the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) Community.

To recognise this important anniversary, a three-day gathering will take place from October 18th – 20th 2024. We would like to invite you to join KBHAC Survivors, their descendants and families in truth telling, cultural wellbeing, and ceremony which will take place across the Kinchela Boys Home site and the Macleay Valley, including Kempsey and South West Rocks.

Support Needed

There is important collective work to be done and KBHAC survivors and descendants are inviting you to walk alongside them, not just on “Sorry Day” or for this weekend, but in meaningful and sustained ways. This includes supporting their vision for transforming the Kinchela Boys Home Site into a national site of truth telling and healing through the creation of a living museum and healing centre. This anniversary event foregrounds the importance of connecting with each other, to empower one another and inspire each other through shared stories. This is an opportunity to join and support the KBHAC Community to witness, remember and grow. Many of the survivors of KBH have passed and the hope for the last generations of survivors is to have the former site that inflicted so much pain and suffering into a site of healing and truth telling. We are asking for your support in working to support their vision.

If you would like to provide sponsorship please email accounts@kbhac.org.au for a prospectus.

For further information please visit: www.kinchelaboyshome.org.au

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International Course on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture | Getty | Al Ain UAE | Applications open for Jan – Feb 2025

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the International Course On the Conservation of Earthen Architecture (EAC25). The third iteration of this month-long course will be held January 25 to February 23, 2025 in the World Heritage city of Al Ain, UAE, and in Nizwa, Oman. The course is organized by the Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism–Abu Dhabi and the Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.

Please find more information and application instructions on the course webpage: https://www.getty.edu/projects/international-course-conservation-earthen-architecture/eac-2025/.

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SURUVEYS / PUBLICATIONS

Southern Tasmania Regional Land use strategy draft review

Early consultation is now open to inform the preparation of the draft reviewed Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy.

For information on how to participate, visit shapingtasmania.com.au

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NSCES Heritage, energy and sustainability Reports – RELEASED

Two reports have just been released which are both important contributions to the heritage, energy and sustainability field:

Congratulations to Australia ICOMOS NSCES members Ruth Redden and Steven Barry and thanks to all who have been involved in these valuable reports.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

NEW | SITUATION VACANT | URBIS | Senior Consultant / Associate Director (Archaeology) | Perth | FT | Applications close 18 October 2024

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Heritage (Archaeology) Consultant or Associate Director to join our Heritage Team in Perth. In this role, you’ll contribute significantly to our Heritage offering across a range of projects including historic and Aboriginal heritage.

Your focus will be on delivering exceptional client work and providing both technical and strategic advice. As a senior cultural heritage professional, you’ll also have the opportunity to nurture client relationships, identify new work opportunities, and support staff growth and development.

For further information and to apply follow this link

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NEW | SITUATION VACANT | ACT Government | Conservation Officer | FT | Applications Close 29 October 2024

Are you passionate about Canberra’s history, culture, and environment? Do you have a keen eye for research and the drive to tell the stories about our important places and objects? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact as a Conservation Officer (Registrations) with ACT Heritage.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying Canberra’s rich cultural, natural, and historic heritage. Whether it’s delving into the archives, visiting heritage sites, or engaging with the community, your work will ensure that the ACT’s heritage is recognised, protected, and celebrated for generations to come.

For further information & to apply follow this link.

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TENDER SOUGHT | City of Ballarat | Full review of Ballarat Planning Scheme’s local heritage policy and provisions | Submissions close 17 October 2024

The City of Ballarat are seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant or consultants to undertake a full review of Ballarat Planning Scheme’s local heritage policy and provisions (post PPF Translation) and to develop new Heritage Design Guidelines.

Documentation and further information can be found here: City of Ballarat | Home (eprocure.com.au)

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SITUATION WANTED | Kieran Davis | Heritage Professional – Relocated to Canberra

Kieran Davis is a skilled heritage professional with over a decade of experience working in the heritage industry for public and private organisations. He holds a Masters degree in Cultural Heritage and has worked as a culture and heritage advisor as well as running a heritage interpretation business specialising in digital cultural heritage for over six years. His experience includes extensive knowledge of conservation, property management, and interpretation. Kieran was based in Melbourne and has recently relocated to the ACT and is looking for opportunities in the heritage, museum and cultural sectors within the Canberra region.

Please contact Kieran via email (daviskieran85@gmail.com) if you would like to discuss any potential opportunities.

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SITUATION VACANT | Purcell | Senior Architect | Sydney | FT | Applications reviewed on submission

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Our Sydney Studio is looking for a Senior Architect to join the Practice on a full-time basis.  We’re after a results driven, highly motivated individual to focus on the delivery of a mixture of projects. We are a progressive practice; where you will have the ability to identify opportunities and develop your career. It’s an entrepreneurial job, where you have ownership of your projects and the freedom to deliver results.

The role requires excellent communication, leadership and organisation capability and an individual who excels in a hands-on environment who is passionate about delivering a mixture of small to medium scale bespoke architectural and conservation projects in Australia, and across the Asia Pacific region.

The Studio has a wide range of projects including places of regeneration, infrastructure, and public buildings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented and close-knit team, work on exciting projects and help the studio move from strength to strength, with excellent opportunities for career progression, whilst working in a local studio.

Applicants should be skilled in the delivery of architectural projects through all AIA work stages, with the ability to successfully lead and manage a team. Excellent technical skills, as well as strong design skills, will be essential in this role.  Key elements of the role include:

  • Developing relationships with clients, new and existing.
  • Leading and supporting proposals and bids for projects.
  • Co-ordination of internal and external works packages and team members.
  • Complete projects to a high standard, on time and to budget.
  • Lead, produce, assist, and review the production of design and technical related information and reports, both written and graphic.
  • Leading and supporting projects in conservation repair, refurbishment, alterations and additions, adaptive re-use and construction detailing.
  • Occasional travel across the region, as well as remotely supporting colleagues in our Melbourne, Hobart, and Hong Kong studios.

Further information about the role, and details on how to apply, can be found on our website

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SITUATION VACANT | Conservation Studio | Architect/Experienced Graduate of Architecture (Conservation / Heritage Experience) | Melbourne | FT | Applications reviewed upon submission

Conservation Studio Australia welcomes applicants seeking full-time employment in our specialist team of conservation architects, historians, and heritage consultants, in the position of experienced Heritage Consultant working in applied architectural conservation, universal access upgrade, and adaptation of heritage listed/registered buildings.

Applicants with comprehensive experience across all stages of architectural work are encouraged to apply, with the following minimum experience requirements:

Master level (formerly Bachelor) qualification in Architecture from an Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) accredited architectural qualification provider

minimum 5-7 years’ architectural experience

preferably 1-3 years’ experience working in Australia

preferably Registered Architect in Australia

For further information please follow this link to submit your application please send it to: contact@conservationstudio.com.au

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