The Allan Labor Government is preserving the history of Victoria through providing funding for organisations at the heart of our communities to research, record and showcase local history.
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated successful organisations in Western Victoria in the latest round of the Labor Government’s Local History Grants Program. In total, 42 organisations will share in $350,000 of funding.
The Anglesea RSL Sub-Branch Inc. is set to receive $5,650 for their Anglesea & District War Memorial Website project, while the Birregurra District Historical Centre has been awarded $6,299 for the digitization of its “Historic Homes of Birregurra” book.
The Camperdown P&A Society will receive $2,012 for their project “From Boulders and Bracken: 50 Years of the Camperdown Showground.” Meanwhile, the Otway Districts Historical Society Inc. has been granted $2,291 for their Beech Forest Walking Tour Audio & QR Project.
Additionally, the Torquay Museum Without Walls has been awarded $4,429 for their Memory Lab project.
These projects encompass a variety of historical preservation efforts, including newspaper and photograph digitization, memorial websites, digital histories, oral histories, and archiving projects.
The Labor Government is supporting the next round of the Local History Grants Program and Victorian Community History Awards, with applications to open later this year.
A detailed list of all the projects funded through the Local History Grants Program can be found at prov.vic.gov.au.
Quote attributable to the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“It’s really inspiring to see such dedicated efforts being recognised and supported. This funding will go a long way in preserving the unique and diverse history of our region.”
“Our local history is a vital part of our cultural fabric. By supporting these preservation projects, we ensure that future generations can learn from and be inspired by the rich legacy we leave behind.”
“Congratulations to all our latest recipients! I encourage all community organisations in Western Victoria dedicated to preserving and promoting our local history to consider applying for future funding rounds.”
Quote attributable to Public Record Office Victoria Director and Keeper of Public Records Justine Heazlewood
“For 22 years, the Local History Grants Program has ensured the stories and collections of Victoria’s history are not forgotten. We are pleased to see $350,000 shared among such worthy projects in 2024.“
