More Positions Vacant!
Principal Heritage Advisor - Sydney Water (Located in Parramatta) Sydney Water is seeking a highly experienced heritage professional to lead the management of Sydney Water’s cultural heritage assets and heritage obligations. The job description and more information...
Position Vacant!
Senior Park Interpretation Officer (Located in Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs) Senior Park Interpretation Officer position available with Northern Territory Parks – fixed term – ASAP to June 30 2026. The position on the NT Govt Jobs website can be accessed...
Jerry Retford – Member Spotlight
Jerry Retford There are so many roles across a whole bunch of creative and technical disciplines, but for today, I have my admin for Interpretation Australia hat on. CONVICT FOOTPRINTS & INTERPRETATION AUSTRALIAWhat role does interpretation have in the world...
IA Hosts the 2024 GAHI August Webinar
Recently, Interpretation Australia hosted the August 2024 Global Excellence in Heritage Interpretation webinar. Check it out!
Robyn Stocks – Member Spotlight
Robyn Stocks Senior Heritage Consultant Archaeologist HERITAGE NOW PTY LTDI am a professional archaeologist who has been working as a consultant and sub-consultant for over 40 years. My study interests and good luck have enabled me to work on projects in Australia,...
Natalie Gedeon – Member Spotlight
Natalie Gedeon Research & Curatorial Officer (Acting Manager of the Rocks Discovery Museum) PLACE MANAGEMENT NSWI am a wife and mother of two amazing teenagers. I work in the most stunning historical precinct in Sydney. I love history, travel, and family....
Conference Keynote Speakers Announced
We are thrilled to announce that Sally Hurst and Stacey Thomson will be joining the Interpretation Australia’s 2024 Conference in Brisbane as our keynote speakers. We will be announcing the full program a little later in the year, so keep an eye out for updates. Keep...
Member News: Its Official! Heritage Now Joins with Casey & Lowe
We are happy to share the exciting news that Casey & Lowe and Heritage Now have formed a partnership. The Casey & Lowe team will be working with Heritage Now to deliver historical archaeological assessments and undertake historical archaeological excavations...
Legacy Magazine (NAI USA) – Australian-based feature article
In our continued approach to progressing the field of interpretation for our members, IA's President, Kylie Christian, is featured in the May/June edition of the USA-based National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Legacy Magazine. Her work titled "Reconciling the...
Heritage Interpretation – Tourism Industry Council SA
Check out what our members are up to in the world of interpretation. Watch this session with Scott Killeen, Experience Designer with Kelp Creative as he breaks down interpretation and interpretive planning, and provides some great examples from across Australia.
Position Vacant!
Kakadu National Park is seeking a dynamic and experienced interpreter to advise, support and enable the implementation of interpretation projects, programs and activities in Kakadu. The Interpretation Project Officer will work closely with Traditional Owners, Parks...
Get involved with IA? Seeking a website porfolio manager (Volunteer)
Website Portfolio Manager Are you creative and love working in WordPress? Would you like to help make a difference for the IA community? Interpretation Australia is looking for a website portfolio manager to assist the executive in ensuring that our online offering is...
IA Hosts the Global Excellence in Heritage Interpretation December Webinar
Recently, Interpretation Australia hosting the final Global Excellence in Heritage Interpretation 2023 series webinar.
2023 IA Conference Photos
Check out the photos from the 2023 Interpretation Australia National Conference. Photos courtesy of Kylie Christian and Alice Steedman. Images are available for private reuse and should provide the following credit whenever used: Image courtesy Interpretation Australia (2023).
Congratulations to our 2023 National Awards for Excellence
On 9th November we celebrated the best in project excellence at the 2023 Interpretation Australia National Awards for Excellence. Congratulations to all the recipients. Judges We would like to extend our thanks to this year's judges who provided their expertise...
IA 2023 Awards for Excellence – NOW OPEN
2023 IA Awards for Excellence nomination period now open!
Call for Conference Abstract Submissions
Submit your EOI before July 31st 2022
IA’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028
I am pleased and excited to announce the launch of the Interpretation Australia Strategic Plan 2023-2028. The Strategic Plan (the Plan) sets out a framework to guide Interpretation Australia in the successful creation, delivery and implementation of innovative...
TEATIME TALKs – A chance to discuss current topics and network
And the 2022 award winners are?
Last night we celebrated the best in Australian interpretation project excellence at the 2022 Interpretation Australia National Awards for Excellence. Congratulations to all the winners: Interpretation Australia 2022 Medal WinnerThe Adelaide River Slow Stitch...
2022 IA National Awards for Excellence Judging Panel Announced
Eight experts make up the judging panel for the 2022 Interpretation Australia National Awards for Excellence. The judging panel recommends the winners and those highly commended in each category that submissions are received. The IA Executive Committee confirms the...
Rocks Discovery Museum, Sydney
The Rocks Discovery Museum (RDM) Refresh involved improvements and innovations to the way we present our heritage information, and an expansion on the Aboriginal interpretation of the area. We also developed a new website to extend the reach of the Museum to the...
Interpretation Australia Statement on Ukraine
Interpretation Australia is deeply concerned by the destructive and devastating impact the conflict in Ukraine is causing – the loss and displacement of life, the irrevocable damage to Ukraine's rich cultural and architectural heritage, and to the natural environment....
Certified Interpretive Guide Online Course – Australia
Do you work as a tour guide, heritage guide, outdoor guide, zoo guide, or ed officer? Do you want to improve the impact you make on audiences? Do you design programs for educational tours? The timing for this course is ideal for those based in Australia.
Deep Creek Reserve Wetland Wonders
Client: Cardinia Shire Council Project team:Nuttshell – Design, illustration and project managementKelp Creative – Traditional Owner consultation, research and content developmentAeroplane Workshop – 3D design and fabrication In 2020, Nuttshell and Kelp Creative...
Reimaging Wonnerup House – What happens when two worlds collide?
Project Spotlight - Reimaging Wonnerup House – What happens when two worlds collide? by Creative Spaces Nestled amongst tall tuart trees and extensive wetlands, the peaceful setting of Wonnerup House is at odds with the stories of hardship, danger and tragedy that...
Translating Village Memories into Art
Project Spotlight - Translating Village Memories into Art by Katherine Masiulanis, Leafing Public Art Projects Soon after the long Melbourne lockdowns of 2021 started to lift, a corner of Heidelberg West in Melbourne’s northern suburbs was flooded with colour. For...
IA’s 2022 Online Webinar Series Launched!
According to attendees, the first 2022 IA Webinar that went live on Tuesday night was a resounding success! Thank you to our wonderful presenters Jacinta Weiss, Dr Jacqui Newling, and Grace Blake for your engaging talks and enthusiasm for Interpretation Australia. We...
