About Us

The Professional Historians Association (NSW) Inc (PHA NSW) represents practising professional historians in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

PHA (NSW) is a member of the national council -
The Australian Council of Professional Historians Associations Inc (ACPHA).



NEW: Entries now open for the Public History Prize 2012


What do professional historians do?

  • Research and prepare conservation plans

  • Heritage studies/surveys

  • Assessment of cultural heritage significance

  • Historical contextual studies

  • Historical research

  • Editing and publishing

  • Public speaking

  • Historical research and writing

  • Oral history

  • Historical tours development

  • Radio talks

  • Preparation of funding applications

  • Project design and management

  • Museum and cultural tourism

  • Research and writing of corporate and administrative histories

  • Editing of diaries and letters for publication

  • Biography and assistance with autobiographies

  • Native title land claims

  • Writing and researching local history

  • Family history

  • Genealogy

If you are seeking the services of a professional historian please see the Historian Register. For advice on commissioning history please contact the President or Secretary. For more information on the PHA NSW, please download the brochure.

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