About Us

>What is the History Council of NSW?

The History Council of New South Wales gives history a voice. We are the peak body in this state for historical organisations and those people interested and concerned about the past.

The goals of the Council are:

to provide a forum for identifying and responding to issues of relevance to the practice of history;
to encourage and strengthen recognition of history in policy and practice within the activities of government, business and the general community;
to foster and encourage culturally diverse approaches to the pursuit of history; and
to celebrate the diversity of and encourage excellence in historical practice

In successfully pursuing our goals in the four key areas of advocacy, awareness, encouragement of diversity and reward of excellence, the History Council of NSW aims to give history a voice; and to ensure that history in all its forms is a part of life, in policy and in practice, throughout NSW.

These goals are achieved through critical strategies directed towards fostering a cohesive and well-informed history community; building the Council's role in advocacy and influence; raising community consciousness about history; and encouraging and rewarding good historical practice.