History Council Of New South Wales

The History Council of New South Wales (HCNSW) was established in 1995. It is a not-for-profit membership association and a registered charity. It is supported by Create NSW through an annual grant under the Arts & Cultural Development Program, and through partnerships with large cultural organisations. The HCNSW is guided by the rules of its Constitution, a copy of which is available for download on this page. Its work is guided by a General Council that is elected from and by the membership. Our Vision: The HCNSW aims to ensure that history, in all its diverse forms, is an important part of the cultural life of the people and communities of NSW. We provide programs and services, which aim to build capacity within the history sector and showcase the importance of history. We focus on five key areas: awareness, diversity, excellence, advocacy and outreach. Our objectives are to: * provide a forum for identifying and responding to issues of relevance to the practice of history* support history's role in informing and shaping public debate, policy and future planning* recognise the diversity of historical perspectives, including those of Indigenous peoples, and encourage excellence in historical practice* facilitate communication within the history community and provide opportunities for collaboration* provide professional development activities and opportunities for our members and audiences across NSW. Our cultural partners are: * City of Sydney* Macquarie University (Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations)* National Archives of Australia* NSW State Archives and Records * Reserve Bank of Australia * State Library of New South Wales * Sydney Living Museums * University of New England * University of New South Wales (School of History & Philosophy)* University of Newcastle* Sydney Jewish Museum
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