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.

Presented by Trinity College, University of Melbourne - Exhibition opening on 14 August 2025Our Way explores how Indigen...
27/07/2025

Presented by Trinity College, University of Melbourne - Exhibition opening on 14 August 2025

Our Way explores how Indigenous artists are reimagining storytelling today, expanding on the diverse artistic traditions presented in 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art, the landmark exhibition currently showing at the Potter Museum of Art. Guided by cultural knowledge passed down through generations, the artists in this exhibition honour existing practices while pushing creative boundaries.
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The Warden of Trinity College, Professor Ken Hinchcliff, warmly invites you to join us for the opening of Our Way, a celebration of contemporary...

PHA (Vic & Tas) invites all members (and guests) to our Annual General Meeting and Dinner.https://phavic.wildapricot.org...
26/07/2025

PHA (Vic & Tas) invites all members (and guests) to our Annual General Meeting and Dinner.
https://phavic.wildapricot.org/event-6012023

The AGM and Dinner is a wonderful opportunity to meet other members and learn about the activities PHA (Vic & Tas) has in store for the next year. We also vote on and farewell Committee Members.

Being a Committee Member is a great way to enhance your network, skills and expertise. To express your interest in joining the Committee in advance, please contact our President, Sophie Couchman.

This year's guest speaker is Emeritus Professor Alistair Thomson, prominent oral historian. He will be speaking on 'Making History through Relationships: The Joys and Challenges of an Oral Historian.'

RSVP: Wednesday, 6 August 2025
6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start, Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
https://phavic.wildapricot.org/event-6012023

Note: We cannot accept any registrations or refunds after this date. This is a popular event. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

AGM documentation will be distributed closer to the AGM date.

25/07/2025

Join us for a compelling conversation celebrating the contributions of women to natural history through scientific illustration.

PHA (Vic & Tas) have been alarmed to read about ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Organisational Change Proposal o...
25/07/2025

PHA (Vic & Tas) have been alarmed to read about ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Organisational Change Proposal outlining funding and staffing cuts to the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) / National Centre for Biography (NCB).
Professional Historians Australia has written to Professor Bronwyn Parry, Dean Arts and Social Sciences ([email protected]) calling for the Dean to reconsider the job cuts to the history discipline.
You can read the full submission here.

PHA (Vic & Tas) have been alarmed to read about ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Organisational Change Proposal outlining funding and staffing cuts to the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) / National Centre for Biography (NCB). Professional Historians Australia has written to P

An excellent article on the de-funding of the ADB. Professional Historians Australia has joined the voices of protest. A...
22/07/2025

An excellent article on the de-funding of the ADB. Professional Historians Australia has joined the voices of protest. All members should be concerned and continue to push to retain this valuable history resource.

Visit the post for more.

21/07/2025

How can public historians operate when truth is dangerous and memory is contested?

PHA (Vic & Tas) members and friends are invited to our esteemed collegue, Fiona Gatt’s, forthcoming book launch. Don’t m...
21/07/2025

PHA (Vic & Tas) members and friends are invited to our esteemed collegue, Fiona Gatt’s, forthcoming book launch. Don’t miss it.

Join us to celebrate the publication of Old North Melbourne, the first comprehensive book on the19th century history of the area

07/07/2025
Our colleague, professional historian, Stephen Gapps proposes a new interpretation of Australia’s frontier wars.
07/07/2025

Our colleague, professional historian, Stephen Gapps proposes a new interpretation of Australia’s frontier wars.

Australian military history is still unsure how to represent the frontier wars. Uprising contests most histories, describing a coordinated Aboriginal military front.

A new book from PHA (NSW & ACT) member Stephen Gapps reviewed in The Conversation Australia + NZhttps://theconversation....
06/07/2025

A new book from PHA (NSW & ACT) member Stephen Gapps reviewed in The Conversation Australia + NZ

https://theconversation.com/a-defiant-stand-histories-of-australias-frontier-wars-are-revealing-their-true-complexity-but-theres-more-to-be-done-253233?fbclid=IwY2xjawLX6wRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLYkVEakJFaXR6dEsxTEEyAR4-YTWJ_EOarGqtX1s55cmjaKUsV3J-cei7qlcHeuwJ2zFV6ZBBt2U40-mlVQ_aem_KcVOxoSlcQa2Z6N2QyBoAQ

Australian military history is still unsure how to represent the frontier wars. Uprising contests most histories, describing a coordinated Aboriginal military front.

Celebrate the Centenary of Women's Right to stand for Parliament in Victoria at Cherishing, Challenging, Democracy: Civi...
01/07/2025

Celebrate the Centenary of Women's Right to stand for Parliament in Victoria at Cherishing, Challenging, Democracy: Civics, Rights, Responsibility.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the work undertaken by Australia's Governor-General, Sam Moyston to improve Australia's civics literacy in the face of rising levels of misinformation and disengagement.

Speakers include:

* the Hon Judith Maddigan, the first woman speaker in the Parliament of Victoria

* Vivian Nguyen AM, CEO of the Multicultural Commission Victoria

* Associate Professor Libby Tudball, former president Social and Citizenship Education Association, Ngarrngga Project, University of Melbourne

* Elida Brereton, President, National Council of Women Victoria

Secondary Students, Melbourne Girls College, Panels and Q and A, and Dr Deborah Towns OAM, President, League of Women Voters Victoria.

16 July 2025 (9 am to noon)
Queens Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne
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You are invited to Parliament House on 16 July to celebrate the centenary of women's right to stand for parliament in Victoria. Expert speakers...

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Our members are academically trained and qualified, and work to share history with a broad audience. 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 on commissioned histories and short term contracts. Some work as heritage practitioners. 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 PHA (Professional Historians Australia). 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 PHA’s Code of Ethics and adhere to a nationally accepted and recommended Scale of Fees.