History Council of South Australia HCSA

The History Council of South Australia Inc (HCSA) speaks on behalf of all history and heritage issues not only South Australian or Australian history, although that is the main interest of many member organisations.

HCSA has a key advocacy role and is able to represent and support its members by advocating to government and government agencies and through the media. We celebrate and raise the profile of history by publishing articles and letters, hosting forums and lectures and presenting Historian of the Year Awards. Distinguished speakers are invited to present the HCSA’s Annual Lecture, which is usually held in a regional centre. The Awards honour the achievements of several South Australian historians annually. We also administer the Wakefield Press Essay Prize and the HCSA Fellowship (which began in 2020).

We share information and support the events and news of our member organisations by publicising them on our website, in newsletters and via social media.