The History Trust of South Australia (HTSA) in partnership with the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) have officially signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation and Collaboration (MoCC). This agreement sets a pathway towards strengthened efforts in preserving and enhancing the cultural and historical landscape of South Australia.
This MoCC is a formal acknowledgement of the two organisations’ commitment to share their expertise in various key areas including collections management, public programming, engagement initiatives, and more. It also opens doors to potential collaborations on events, festivals, and cultural preservation projects. Both trusts will focus on initiatives that encourage public interaction with South Australia’s history including innovative programming, digitisation projects, and efforts aimed at enhancing museum and collections management.
The Deputy Premier of South Australia, Hon Dr Susan Close MP, lauded this initiative. “I am delighted to see both these valued organisations moving beyond the challenges of recent years,” she stated.
Elizabeth Ho OAM, Chair of Trustees at HTSA, spoke about the natural synergy between the two trusts. “Collaboration between the National Trust and the History Trust of South Australia comes naturally. We share the belief that the past matters in understanding who we are today. While we may reflect that in different ways, our formal partnership strengthens the case and delivers real benefits for our diverse communities and our State,” said Ho.
Greg Mackie OAM, CEO of the HTSA, echoed these sentiments by stressing the importance of alignment between the organisations. “This partnership represents an important alignment of purpose,” Mackie stated. “By improving how we collaborate with the National Trust of South Australia, we are not only preserving our shared heritage, but also creating new opportunities for communities to connect with their history in meaningful ways.”
Dr Kristy Kokegei, Deputy CEO of HTSA, shared, “The people of South Australia are the true beneficiaries of this agreement.”
From the NTSA, President Millie Nicholls noted the ongoing support from HTSA in their Grass Roots museum program. “We share a vision to create a community that champions the state’s heritage and history,” Nicholls remarked. Simon Ambrose, CEO of NTSA, also commented on the tangible successes from their cooperation. “We have already demonstrated the great things that the National Trust and the History Trust can achieve when we work together, facilitating hundreds of people through Ayers House and capitalising on our respective organisational expertise,” Ambrose shared.
The formalisation of this memorandum between HTSA and NTSA heralds a new era of cooperation geared towards making South Australia’s rich history accessible and engaging for its communities. This partnership stands as a crucial move in ensuring the preservation of the state’s cultural assets and in fostering a greater appreciation for its historical heritage among the public. The successes anticipated from this collaborative effort are expected to enrich community engagement and deepen connections to South Australian heritage.
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