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2022 Biennial Conference, new dates

We’re excited to confirm the rescheduled Oral History Australia Biennial Conference, ‘Oral History in Troubling Times: Opportunities and Challenges’, will be held in Launceston, Tasmania on 14-16 October 2022 with workshops on 13 October 2022. We look forward to welcoming…

OHWA Annual General Meeting 2021

Oral History Western Australia will be holding its Annual General Meeting on: Sunday 17th October 2021 The Great Southern Room 4th level of the State Library of WA. 12.00 pm AGM 12.45 pm Lunch A light lunch will be provided.…

Statement of Value

Oral History Australia has adopted a statement outlining the value of oral history. The Statement of Value is intended as an introduction to the many benefits of oral history, particularly for those considering developing their own oral history projects. It…

OHA Biennial Conference postponed

After much discussion we have made the difficult decision to postpone the OHA Biennial conference, Oral History in Troubling Times, to 2022, probably in October. A vibrant get-together in twelve months’ time with a good chance of international speakers and…

Celebrating Oral History Western Australia

Dear OHWA Member, former members, and friends, After many years of being known as the Oral History Association of Australia (WA Inc), we are now Oral History WA (OHWA). Over the years the organisation’s logo and promotional material has changed…

Journal – Call for Papers

Oral History Australia’s journal Studies in Oral History is inviting papers for peer review for a special migration issue to feature in 2022. Alexandra Dellios and Maria Savvidis will jointly edit the issue (no. 44), which will focus on the…

Biennial Conference update

In these challenging times we want to assure all those considering registering for the 2021 OHA Biennial Conference that we have plans should the conference be impacted by COVID restrictions and lockdowns. Firstly, anyone who registers for the conference will…

Conference registration now open

Registrations for the 2021 OHA Biennial Conference are now open, with early bird rates available until Sunday 12 September. The conference will be held from 14-16 October 2021 in Launceston, Tasmania. The theme is ‘Oral History in Troubling Times: Opportunities…

Biennial Conference update

If you’re interested in attending the 2021 OHA Biennial Conference in Launceston, Tasmania in October, it’s time to start making preparations. Information about the conference location, accommodation and the program (as at June 2021) are now available on the conference…

2021 OHA awards now open

Oral History Australia (OHA) is pleased to announce we are now accepting nominations and applications for our three biennial awards: the Hazel de Berg Award for Excellence in Oral History, the OHA Book Award and the OHA Media Award. Applications…

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