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;
• to celebrate the diversity of and encourage excellence in historical practice; and
• to promote communication within the history community.

In successfully pursuing our goals in the five key areas of advocacy, awareness, encouraging inclusiveness, rewarding excellence and outreach, the History Council of NSW aims to ensure that history in all its forms is a part of life, in policy and in practice, throughout NSW.