The 2024 Community Heritage Grants have been awarded to community-led organisations across Australia, supporting a diverse range of heritage preservation projects. The South Australian inclusions range from the workers clubs to palaeontology research.
Here are all the South Australian projects awarded grants under the initiative:
Flinders University Museum of Art – $18,182
Project: Digitisation of at-risk magnetic media
Flinders University Palaeontology Research Group – $17,980
Project: Collection Management, Conservation and Rehousing of the Flinders University Palaeontology Research Group
Archives Office, Anglican Diocese of Adelaide – $5,500
Project: Preservation Needs Assessment of the Adelaide Diocesan Archives collection
National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc – $5,500
Project: Significance Assessment of the Tandanya Visual Art Collection
National Trust of South Australia, Willunga Branch – $5,500
Project: Significance Assessment of Willunga Branch collections
Port Adelaide United Workers Club – $5,500
Project: Significance Assessment of Semaphore Workers Club Heritage Collection
Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia Archives – $5,500
Project: Significance Assessment of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia Archives
Dr. Marie-Louise Ayres, Director-General of the National Library of Australia, shared the financial contribution of this year’s grants. “This year, we have awarded funding of $443,786 to 55 community projects to help staff and volunteers assess their collections or to assist with preservation activities,” Dr Ayres says.
“For three decades, this program has provided long-term support for community organisations across Australia – we are delighted that Community Heritage Grants program continues to be an enduring presence for hardworking groups caring for our national collection.”
After its 30th year, the Community Heritage Grants program has supported over 1,700 projects since 1994, with grants totalling more than $8.3 million. These grants have played a pivotal role in helping preserve Australia’s rich history for future generations.
The program receives funding from the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, along with contributions from major national institutions.
For further details, visit the Community Heritage Grants website.
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