Professional Historians Association Victoria & Tasmania

Professional Historians Association Victoria & Tasmania Our members are academically trained and qualified, but work in the public field rather than in universities. Some work as heritage practitioners.

The Professional Historians Association (Victoria & Tasmania) Inc represents a thriving, dynamic community of professional historians who communicate history in diverse ways. The skills of professional historians are invaluable in documenting, interpreting and presenting history on many levels and, accordingly, our members work in a variety of areas. Some professional historians consult, working o

n commissioned histories and short term contracts. Others work in museums, local councils or cultural institutions. PHA (Vic) provides professional historians with support and assistance in their day to day work, promotes the discipline of history as a profession and encourages a high standard of scholarship and practice. PHA (Vic) also assists individuals and organisations to engage the services of a professional historian. PHA (Vic) maintains links with Victorian universities, government and heritage bodies, museums and local history organisations. PHA (Vic) is a member of ACPHA (the Australian Council of Professional Historians Associations). Under the auspices of this peak body, PHA (Vic) admits members in accordance with nationally recognised accreditation criteria and standards. All PHA (Vic) members are bound by ACPHA’s Code of Ethics and adhere to a nationally accepted and recommended Scale of Fees.

This year's Wilson History Oration, hosted by PHA (SA) and presented by Karen George promises to be a fascinating explor...
16/06/2026

This year's Wilson History Oration, hosted by PHA (SA) and presented by Karen George promises to be a fascinating exploration into the difference historians make in our lives.

Thursday, 16 June 6 pm (ACST) 6.30 pm, EST
Presented in person at Adelaide University or via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link below.

https://phavic.wildapricot.org/event-6726318


The Victorian Community History Awards 2026 are now open! If you've produced a community history project – or know someo...
16/06/2026

The Victorian Community History Awards 2026 are now open!

If you've produced a community history project – or know someone who has – now is the time to put in a submission. There are nine categories covering a wide range of history work:

- The Collaborative Community History Award

- The Community Diversity Award

- The Local History Project Award

- The Oral History Award

- The History Publication Award

- The History Interpretation Award

- The Digital Storytelling Award

- The History Article Award

- The Small History Publication Award

Submissions close Tuesday 30 June, and this year's awards cover work completed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026 – so there's plenty to celebrate.

Head to https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/victorian-community.../ for the submission form and full terms and conditions. Good luck to everyone entering!

15/06/2026

Historians were given much to think about at the recent Archives to Algorithms workshop, presented by PHA members Deb Lee-Talbot and Mike Jones. There are already calls for part 2!

Oral History Australia's 2026 awards are now open! Three awards are on offer:* the Hazel de Berg Award for Excellence in...
03/06/2026

Oral History Australia's 2026 awards are now open! Three awards are on offer:

* the Hazel de Berg Award for Excellence in Oral History; * the OHA Book Award, * the OHA Media Award.

The deadline for submissions is 31 July. Visit the website for more information.

https://oralhistoryaustralia.org.au/news/oha-2026-awards-now-open/



Nominations for the AMaGA awards are now open! Australia's museums, galleries, libraries, archives, and cultural institu...
31/05/2026

Nominations for the AMaGA awards are now open! Australia's museums, galleries, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions do extraordinary work and the AMaGAs exist to recognise it. This year's eligibility period covers projects produced between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025, with the extended window reflecting the awards hiatus in 2025.

https://amaga.org.au/Web/Web/Awards/Awards-homepage.aspx

After a hiatus in 2025, the Australian Museums and Galleries Awards return in 2026. Nominations open May 28th, 2026 and close August 16th, 2026.

Registration for the AEHS 2026 Conference is now open! The theme this year is 'Local History: thinking outside the archi...
20/05/2026

Registration for the AEHS 2026 Conference is now open! The theme this year is 'Local History: thinking outside the archival box'. The conference is open to anyone interested in local history.

You're invited to join for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Register at: www.trybooking.com/DLLAE
More info: https://aehs.org.au/index.php/2026conference/



PHA (Vic & Tas) sends our congratulations to Professor Clare Wright Historian for winning the Douglas Stewart Prize for ...
19/05/2026

PHA (Vic & Tas) sends our congratulations to Professor Clare Wright Historian for winning the Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction AND Book of the Year at the NSW Literary Awards for Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions.

The book is without question one of the most important Australian history books of the 21st century and a tremendous accomplishment.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/18/clare-wright-wins-book-of-the-year-nsw-literary-awards

The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly alive’

This interactive online workshop from our friends at Oral History Victoria explores approaches and issues in creating wr...
05/05/2026

This interactive online workshop from our friends at Oral History Victoria explores approaches and issues in creating written outputs from oral history interviews, using examples from Alistair’s oral history publications and from participants’ own work.

https://events.humanitix.com/writing-oral-history-turning-talk-into-text


Full day advanced workshop taught by Alistair Thomson that focuses on approaches to creating text-based outputs from oral history interviews.

Panel Discussion: Authentic Stories in Architecture: The Importance of Indigenous Co-DesignIn this panel discussion, par...
04/05/2026

Panel Discussion: Authentic Stories in Architecture: The Importance of Indigenous Co-Design

In this panel discussion, participants will explore deep engagement, shifting from consultation to genuine co-design, how cultural integrity is embedded into design outcomes, and the positive impacts and challenges this entails.

When: Thursday, 14 May, 5:30 - 8 pm
Where: Gray Puksand Studio, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne

https://events.humanitix.com/authentic-stories-in-architecture-the-importance-of-indigenous-co-design

PHA (Vic & Tas) is pleased to invite Australian historians to attend this half-day workshop: From Archives to Algorithms...
26/04/2026

PHA (Vic & Tas) is pleased to invite Australian historians to attend this half-day workshop: From Archives to Algorithms: Digital Methods and AI Tools for Historians. Space for non-members is VERY limited. Please register soon to avoid disappointment. Fees apply.

DATE: Saturday, 13 June, 9.30 - 12.30 pm

AT: Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, Carlton

COST: $120 for non-PHA members. Members outside Vic & Tas are welcome. Please email us for the registration code.

For more information, visit: https://www.phavic.org.au/event-items/2026/6/13/from-archives-to-algorithms-digital-methods-and-ai-tools-for-historians



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