Oral History Australia is seeking to fill the role of editor for our journal Studies in Oral History. The role is voluntary but offers the opportunity for an experienced oral historian to give back to our community and/or for an…
Leading Singaporean oral historian Mark Wong has been elected the new president of the International Oral History Association (IOHA). Mark is an assistant director/senior specialist at the Oral History Centre, National Archives of Singapore, where he has led oral history…
Congratulations to Madeleine Regan who was awarded the Excellence in Oral History Award at the History Council of South Australia’s award ceremonies in May. Madeleine is a former long-serving secretary of OHA SA She was recognised for her long-standing commitment…
It was with great sadness that we heard that the renowned Adelaide oral historian, Dr Joan Durdin had passed away. Joan was aged 102 and had led a full life as a nurse and a nurse educator before retiring in…
The 2024 Oral History Australia (OHA) Biennial Conference is now complete. Thanks to all the presenters and organisers. The next conference will be in Adelaide in 2026. Highlights of the 2024 conference, which was held in Naarm /Melbourne from 21…
The OHA national committee has had some changes. At last month’s Annual General Meeting Elisabeth Gondwe (Oral History Queensland) was elected as National President and Alison Atkinson Phillips (Oral History Western Australia) became the new Vice President. Elisabeth Gondwe succeeds…