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29 June 2010 Value Added!
Museums & Galleries NSW’s research into the economic and social contribution of council run museums, galleries and theatres in Central NSW reveals in hard figures the positive contribution to the local and regional communities and their economies made by the council operated facilities. The findings include their contribution to the regional gross product ($14 million), the strong economic and social benefits of volunteers and the creation of jobs outside the cultural sector.

The summary of the research, key findings and media release can be found at
http://mgnsw.org.au/research/value_added/

Further information: http://mgnsw.org.au/research/value_added/

29 June 2010 Report on the Development of Arts and Cultural Infrastructure Outside the Sydney CBD released
The NSW Standing Committee on Public Works undertook an inquiry to examine the development of an arts and cultural plan for NSW and the alignment of government planning strategies for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure outside the Sydney CBD, including regional areas. Having an appropriate arts and cultural infrastructure is imperative to maintaining a vibrant community life. The presence of community halls and centres, art spaces and studios, enables talented individuals access to creating and developing important pieces of artistic work. In turn, local communities hugely benefit from the creative initiative of their peers and neighbours.

Further information: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/committee.nsf/0/9EE1A2DF4F935C8DCA25773D001EA017

28 May 2010 Australian Railway Heritage Guide-2010 EditionARHSnsw announces the release of the Australian Railway Heritage Guide-2010 Edition. This release updates the former Guide to Australian Heritage and Railway Museums (Year 2000, 7th Edition), and forms the most concise and up-to-date guide to Australia's heritage railways, museums, displays and attractions. The 320-page paperback guide includes state-by-state, and region-by-region coverage, including display listings and contact information.

The Australian Railway Heritage Guide-2010 Edition is available for $35.00.

To order your copy call the ARHS Bookshop at Sydney Central on 02 9379 6633 or order online.

28 May 2010 More Grant$: Funding available for historical research and local archive projects
The Heritage Branch is inviting individuals and community organisations interested in undertaking historical research and presenting a local history, working on a local archives collection management plan, or a local photographic collections management plan to apply for a grant through their funding program.
Dollar for dollar grants up to $4,500 are available.
Further information: www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2009_lha.htm

28 May 2010 New publication - Narratives of Community: Museums and Ethnicity
Edited by Olivia Guntarik, this groundbreaking book brings together a collection of essays on the revolution taking place in museums around the world as they look anew at the ways communities are represented. It highlights a fundamental shift occurring in 21st century museums: how they confront existing assumptions about people, and the pioneering ways they work with specific groups to narrate oral histories, tell ancestral stories and keep memories from the past alive.
Further information: www.museumsetc.com/?p=3012

28 May 2010 Training: Making dollarS and $ense of financial reports, Wollongong, 22 June
• Would you like to better understand the financial viability of your organisation, programs and projects based on its balance sheets and income statement?
• Could your financial management reports be improved?
• Do you find it difficult to speak the same language as your accountant or auditor?
This training day will include an overview of accounting fundamentals and concepts - balance sheets, income statements and cash flow forecasts etc.
When: Tuesday 22 June 2010, Where: Wollongong, Cost: $75 for non-members
Further information: www.samag.org/page/special_event_wollongong.html

20 May 2010 Catalogue Workshops
In February of this year, several precincts took part in the Office of rail Heritage's cataloguing workshop. Read on for an account of what happened over the two days in Sydney and Wagga Wagga. Click here to read the article [link to article]

Reminder: Bill is still available for questions on the cataloguing process until the end of May (the next 2 weeks only!)

20 May 2010 Pay Bus departs Central for Queensland
Pay Bus departs Central for Queensland
Last Sunday, the FP1 Rail Pay Bus - lovingly restored last year by a team of RailCorp apprentices - was removed from Central Station's concourse, having been on display since August.

The 1937 Pay Bus and accompanying 'Ca$h on Tracks' exhibition, which tells the colourful history of the pay bus fleet, is to go on show at the prestigious Workshops Rail Museum at Ipswich in Queensland until the end of the year.

Since its restoration, the Pay Bus has enjoyed a high profile on display at Central: thousands of customers have seen it; several publications, including the mX commuter newspaper, have given it coverage; RailCorp's InsideLine DVD, on track magazine and What's News weekly newsletter have covered it on multiple occasions.

Last month, along with the 'Ca$h on Tracks' exhibition, it won the Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award 2010 in the Education (Corporate/Government) category.

Early 2011 the pay bus will return to the upgraded Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere where it will operate and be on show

The Office of Rail Heritage thanks all who assisted in the removal and storage of the bus including Ross Seghers, Pat Donoghue and the Rail Recovery Team, Les Kelemen, volunteers Greg Sayer and Graham Ball, Mick De La Motte and the apprentices from the FP1 Rail Pay Bus restoration team; and Shane Wheeler and Daniel Moulden who removed the exhibition.

19 May 2010 Thriving in the face of adversity: How regional museums and galleries can shine, presented by Albury City
Thriving in the face of adversity is for public gallery and museum professionals working in regional centres. The themes and topics for discussion have been developed from conversations with peers working in regional New South Wales, Victoria and New Zealand.

The conference will cover practical issues like caring for your collection, applying museum standards, developing an exhibition identity, copyright and intellectual property, program budgeting and working in an ever changing local government environment.

Frank discussion will ensure delegates find workable solutions to the everyday challenges they face.

Registration begin at $50 (excl GST), and there is a special price of three registrations for $110 (excl GST). Registrations close 28 May 2010.
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre When: 9.00am – 4.00pm, Thursday 3 June, 2010
Further information: www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au

19 May 2010 Tickets on sale for the Great Train Weekend 12-14 June 2010
Central Station comes alive with steam excitement over the June long weekend Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June 2010.

Purchase a ticket and climb aboard a heritage train hauled by famous steam locos 3642 and 3526 for a 75-minute return trip through the suburbs from Central Station to Clyde… a great-value family adventure travelling in 1930s-era carriages.

Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday 9.30am to 2pm. Steam train ride ticket prices: adults $25, seniors $20, children $10.

Then explore locomotives and carriages from our proud railway history at the display of heritage trains at Central Station. Inspect the famous Southern Aurora® glamour express train of the 1960s. Marvel at the craftsmanship and style of a bygone era - see elegant, antique sleeping, dining and executive carriages

Where: Central Station When: Saturday 12 June and Sunday 13 June 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday 14 June 9.30am to 2pm.
Further Information: www.heritageexpress.com.au or phone 02 9379 1110

18 May 2010 ABC Radio National's Regional Museums Award 2010
The 2010 Regional Museums Award will open for nominations from 18 May 2010 (International Museum Day). This, the Award's third year, will see an expansion of categories, with small museums able to nominate along with volunteer-run organisations and Indigenous cultural centres/keeping places.
Many ABC Radio National programs will also feature programs exploring museum-themed ideas and issues.
Register to receive notification of the commencement of nominations by emailing to: museums_rn@your.abc.net.au.
Further information: www.abc.net.au/rn/museums/

14 May 2010 Registrations to open Friday 14 May for Can you handle it?
Object handling, touring exhibitions, contemporary media and risk management for 21st century galleries and museums.
Based at the Australian Museum with visits to satellite locations around the city, the event includes plenary presentations, practical workshops, a networking evening, and behind-the-scenes storage and security tours.
For full program details and the registration form and further information: http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/can_you_handle_it/
When: 29 – 30 July 2010 Where: Australian Museum, 6 College Street, Sydney
Cost: $220 full price / $150 concession

28 April 2010 Be awarded with free BP fuel to help you in your volunteering work - if you're a not-for-profit volunteer and you use a vehicle to undertake your volunteering activities.

* Be quick - applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) Sunday 2 May 2010 *

Check out the website and put in an application. www.talkstoppedlongago.com.au/v4v_home.html

28 April 2010 Nominations for the Office of Rail Heritage Awards, recognising excellence in rail heritage volunteering, open today!
Volunteers are encouraged to participate by identifying individuals who contribute significantly to progressing the sustainable rail heritage strategy. Entries close 15 June 2010. More info...

23 April 2010 Apply now for bursaries for "hands-on” practical experience in museum practice at *GALONG*
The Conference aims to provide volunteers with “hands-on” practical experience in museum practice.  

For more information:  visit the Working Spaces 4 for Museum Volunteer Conference  www.lachlanmuseums.com.au/
When: Friday 15 to Sunday 17 October 2010.

M&G NSW  is offering a number of bursaries for the Working Spaces for Museum Volunteers Conference.  
Bursaries will contribute to registration, meals, accommodation and travel costs for the 3 day conference. Applications CLOSE on Friday 11 June 2010 (limit one bursary per organisation).

23 April 2010 A number of Skills Training & Awareness, Workshops and Conferences have been announced
check the events section of this website for more information!

21 April 2010 Trainspotting - PHM Photo Competition - and the Winners are....

Daily Mirror photographer Dave Hill has won the overall prize in the Powerhouse Museum's Trainspotting photographic contest, part of this years Hunter Valley Steam fest. The photos are on display at the Powerhouse Museum between 7th May - 29th August or see the winning entries online:
www.flickr.com/groups/powerhouse_museum_photo_competition/discuss/72157623747743005/

15 April 2010 Heritage projects win two National Trust Awards
(story from RailCorp 'What's News' 15 April 2010)

Congratulations to Marianne Hammerton, Director, Office of Rail Heritage, her staff and all those involved in the rail Pay Bus restoration and S170 Heritage register projects, which won their respective categories at the Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Awards 2010 onMonday 12 April 2010.

Many of you would be aware of the outstanding work of our apprentices in restoring the Pay Bus, which is currently on public display at Central. The project and related exhibition was entered in the Education (Corporate/Government) award category under the title Restoration of the 'FP1 Pay Bus' and 'Cash on Track' Exhibition, and deservedly took top spot.

In the Development (Corporate/Government) category, RailCorp's S170 Heritage and Conservation Register & Thematic History of the NSW Railways, was announced as the winner.

During 2009, RailCorp completed its Section 170 Heritage and Conservation Register. The Register is a comprehensive database that thoroughly documents and assesses our heritage portfolio including metropolitan and regional railway structures, buildings and precincts, and one of the largest collections of moveable railway heritage in the state. The updated Register and its implementation is a joint effort by the Office of Rail Heritage, Asset Operations, Engineering and Projects and Property divisions.

Congratulations to all involved. This is excellent recognition of your hard work, talent and commitment to preserving the heritage assets of NSW railways.

Find out more about the Pay Bus at http://www.nswrailheritage.com.au/orhprojects/cashontrack/paybusstory.htm

Pay Bus Restoration Team

(l-r): Mick de la Motte, Heritage Restorations Project Manager; Graham Ball, Volunteer, Heritage Restorations; Ray Bull, Apprentice; Marianne Hammerton, Director, Office of Rail Heritage; Ruth Berendt, S170 Update Manager; Sarah Jane Brazil, Heritage Collections; and Craig McPherson, S170 Project Officer.

8 April 2010 Apply now for a Volunteer Initiated Museum Grant!
The Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and keeping places in NSW. Applications are now invited for Leg Ups – Skill Development Grants (matched funding up to $500), VIM Small Grants (funding up to $1,500) and VIM Skills Initiatives Grants (funding up to $5,000). The Leg Ups and Skills Initiative Grants can be applied for year round until all funds are expended.

The first round of Small Grants close on Friday 16 April 2010.

Contact: Phoebe Arthur, Sector Development Coordinator on 02 9339 9913, free call 1800 114 311 or phoebea@mgnsw.org.au to organise an application form.

Further information: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/museum_grants/

8 April 2010 2010 National Trust Heritage Festival, 9-24 April
The theme of this year’s National Trust Heritage festival is ‘The Making of Our Nation’ and it will be celebrated at hundreds of fantastic events across metropolitan and regional NSW from Friday 9 April to Saturday 24 April 2010. These events will include a wide range of community activities including discovery tours, art exhibitions, walks, talks, awards presentations, concerts, open days, photographic and historical displays and community fairs.

Further information: http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/events/festival/program/2010%20files/Low%20Res_Sydney%20Events.pdf

8 April 2010 2010 NSW History & NSW Archival Research Fellowships - Call for applications
The NSW History Fellowship ($20,000) is offered annually by the Government to assist a person living in New South Wales to research and produce a work on a subject of historical interest relating to New South Wales.

The NSW Archival Research Fellowship ($15,000) is offered annually by the Government to assist a person living in New South Wales to complete an innovative and quality research project that makes substantial use of the records collection of the State Records Authority of NSW.

Closing date: Tuesday 27 April 2010

Further information: http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/FundingOpportunities/FellowshipsandScholarships/NSWHistoryArchivalResearchFellowships/tabid/97/Default.aspx

8 April 2010 Introducing the Australian Dress Register: Preservation, Care and Documentation of Textiles, Costume and Dress
The Powerhouse Discovery Centre presents a half-day seminar focused on a new Powerhouse Museum initiative, the Australian Dress Register. A team of Powerhouse Museum conservators, curators and collection management staff will present sessions dealing with the many aspects of collecting, documenting and storing costume for individuals and small collections included in this new resource, and will go through the process of entering a garment from a local collection onto the register.

The Australian Dress Register is a new Moveable Heritage NSW project to document significant and well provenanced men’s, women’s and children’s dress in New South Wales dating up to 1945. The Register aims to assist museums and private collectors to recognise and research their dress collections, support better care, understanding and management of dress collections, and help ensure information about their origins is recorded while still available and within living memory. The Australian Dress Register is an initiative of the Powerhouse Museum’s Regional Services Movable Heritage NSW program developed as a partnership between volunteer, regional, and city based collecting institutions and community groups, and private collectors and individuals interested in Australian Dress.

When: 10am-2pm, Thursday 22 April 2010

Where: Powerhouse Discovery Centre, 172 Showground Road, Castle Hill

Cost: Free

Bookings: Essential, please call 02 9762 1300

Contact: Marea Buist, 02 6646 1399 or pyhs@ceinternet.com.au

7 April 2010 FABO Awards! 2010
At one time in the year - for just one day - it will be time for the Back Office to come forward and be honoured.

For the first time in Australia, there is an opportunity to honour the people who keep the wheels turning our No For Profit Sector.

The Finance Administration and Back Office Awards (the FABOs) will be presented in October 2010 to people who quietly and purposefully ensure that NFPs can meet their mission and serve their purpose.

Find out more about the Non-Profit Management Support Conference, 18 - 19 October 2010, at www.anhlc.asn.au/fabo-awards-2010-nominations

March 2010 Bunny Bus:
Bunny BusYear 1 school children from Darlington Public School were treated to a morning of Easter celebration at Central Station on 31 March. A teacher from the school sent the following message of thanks:
"Thanks very much for the email and your efforts. We had a wonderful Easter celebration today at Central. The children were totally spoilt with showbags, face painting, farm animals etc and loved it. What an event! Thank you to all for an exciting day."

March 2010

1.4 Sector volunteers and staff converge on Hurstville LM&G for Access to Funding

Last Friday, 60 museums and galleries staff and volunteers attended M&G NSW’s annual grant-seeking workshop, Access to Funding. Delegates heard from representatives from Arts NSW, National Library of Australia Community Heritage Grants, Australian National Maritime Museum Project Support Scheme and M&G NSW’s Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) grants. Speakers gave information and advice about their funding programs, as well as tips and resources on how to plan and tackle funding applications.

Access to Funding delegates were particularly inspired by keynote speaker, Louise Walsh from Artsupport Australia, who shared tips and insights into attracting philanthropic support to museums and galleries.

Attendees were also equipped with M&G NSW’s 2010 Grants and Funding Booklet, a guide to other organisations that offer funds to the sector. To download a copy visit http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/overview1111/

For more information about the grant programs featured at Access to Funding visit http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/access_to_funding_2010_resources/

Further information: www.blueshieldaustralia.org.au/symposium.html

March 2010

3.3 Blue Shield Australia & DISACT Symposium 2010: Disaster Proofing Heritage Collections, 6 May 2010

Disaster Proofing Heritage Collections – the Blue Shield Australia & DISACT Symposium 2010 is a one-day event on 6 May 2010 at the National Library of Australia (Canberra). It will encompass two themes:

  • Regional Disaster Preparedness for Heritage Collections
  • The Risk Management of Energy-Efficient, Heritage Collection Storage

It will be the highlight event for Blue Shield Australia’s annual month-long MayDay campaign to remind the Australian cultural heritage sector to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The event will also be promoted as part of Information Awareness Month. The theme of Information Awareness Month 2010 is Access across the generations. The goals of both Blue Shield Australia (BSA) and DISACT are aligned with these themes in that both are committed to the prevention and preparedness planning required to maintain access for as many generations as possible.

The symposium target audience are members of the cultural heritage sector, as well as individuals and organisations working in the risk management, business continuity, insurance and salvage recovery sectors.

Contact: Gemma Walker at gemma.walker@alia.org.au or 02 6215 8222.

March 2010 2.2 New grant search engine - Community Grant Guru

GrantReady has developed the Community Grant Guru website which provides easy search and browse functions for non-profit organisations to find suitable grants to enhance their projects. Grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations are free to search.

Further information: Http://community.grantready.com.au

16 February 2010 Paterson Benefiting from Exciting New Rail Heritage Project
Media Release

February 2010 Working Spaces 4 conference for volunteers – dates announced!

The Working Spaces 4 conference will be held from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 October 2010 at St Clements Conference Centre, Galong NSW. Working Spaces is especially designed for museum volunteers and feature extensive hands-on sessions on various aspects of museum practice. More info will be available shortly.
 
Further information: henwoodhouse@bigpond.com

December 2009 Zig Zag Railway
From Boxing Day, Steam Hauled Trains (subject to bush fire regulations) will be running through the School holidays at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily.

The Vintage Rail Motor, with a guided tour of the workshop and the working signal box at Top Points will be running on Sundays at 9.40am, 11.40am and 1.40pm.

The ever popular Day out with Thomas is happening from the 15th to 18th January, 2010, Bookings are essential for this event.

Further information on all these events can be sort at www.zigzagrailway.com.au <http://www.zigzagrailway.com.au> or telephone 02 6355 2955.

10 November 2009 2009 Community Heritage Grants awarded. More info...

1 November 2009 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust - fellowship applications are now open. Applications close on 26 February 2010. More info. For full details and application forms go to www.churchilltrust.com.au/applications/download/.

30 October 2009 New research published on museum role in communities
The full report from the Cornerstones of Communities research is now available on the Museums Galleries Scotland website. The research looked at the role of museums in creating community cohesion and identity. The research developed five case studies to demonstrate this.
http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/news-2/news-article/247/new-research-published-on-museum-role-in-communities

27 August 2009 More Grants!
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - The Volunteer Grants 2009 funding round opens on Friday 14 August 2009 and closes on Friday 25 September 2009 at 5pm AEST.
www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/volunteers/funding/Pages/volunteer_grant09.aspx

21 August 2009 The Pay Bus and Cash on Tracks Exhibition
Rail pay bus FP1 (c1937) arrived at Central Station on Friday 21 August to launch the Cash on Track Exhibition at Central Station Concourse. The exhibition will run until May 2010. More ...

18 August 2009 RailCorp’s EOI for surplus rolling stock
RailCorp’s Office of Rail Heritage publishes the status of the December 2008 Expression of Interest for surplus rolling stock.

The rolling stock remaining from this EOI will be disposed of by commercial tender - an advert for this tender is scheduled for 24 August 2009.

DOWNLOAD:
“EOI Status 2009 August” dated 17/08/2009, pdf format.

27 July 2009 Office of Rail Heritage Volunteer Award Winners 2009
RailCorp recognises excellence in rail heritage volunteering with the 2009 Office of Rail Heritage Volunteer Awards. More...

June 2009 New Boiler for 3801
Railway Digest Magazine June 2009

20 June 2009 Rail Motor Society receives $40,000 Grant for vintage rolling stock. Media release

2 June 2009 $15m centre upgrade
Wollondilly Advertiser

1 June 2009 Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum Opening

27 May 2009 Work begins on preserving Broadmeadow roundhouse
Media release - David Campbell MP Minister for Transport Minister for the Illawarra

22 May 200 A big tank-you from Rail Heritage Centre
Goulbourn Post

May 2009 Railway Heritage: Opportunities and Challenges Conference at Workshops Rail Museum. Register Now! 
                            
14 May 2009 Railmotor ride to Tarana
Oberon Review  

4 May 2009 Thomas the Tank Engine visits Thirlmere’s rail heritage museum
Macarthur Chronicles

4 May 2009 Photo Gallery of Thomas and all his friends
Macarthur Chronicles

Autumn 2009 A grand station sits on the border
On Track – The RailCorp Magazine

Autumn 2009 Preparing the past for the future
On Track – The RailCorp Magazine

18 April 2009 Classic Rail Motors for Mt Victoria Festival

26 March 2009 Rail Buffs Move into New Museum*
Prime TV News, Wagga Wagga

*Reproduced with permission from broadcaster

1 March 2009 Rail Heritage to become a Major Tourist Drawcard







Events

When Title
July 2010
Monday 26 July Office of Rail Heritage Award Night, recognising excellence in rail heritage volunteering, is planned for the evening of 26th July 2010.
More info...

Thursday 29 July Skills training/awareness - Can you handle it?  29 – 30 July 2010, in Sydney
Object handling, touring exhibitions, contemporary media and risk management in 21st century museums and galleries
As technologies and audiences evolve, so do the opportunities and challenges facing exhibitions and collection management. Museums & Galleries NSW presents Can you handle it?, a two-day conference arming delegates with the skills to confidently and safely manage the storage, transportation and installation of special objects, from new media art to fragile and culturally-significant works.
Based at the Australian Museum with visits to satellite locations around the city, the event includes plenary presentations, practical workshops, a networking evening, and behind-the-scenes storage and security tours.   

Where: Australian Museum, 6 College Street, Sydney , Cost: $220 full price / $150 concession
Find out more at www.mgnsw.org.au


When Title
September 2010
Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 History Week 2010:
Faces in the Street: Join us in History Week 2010 for a walk down the streets of the past and into the lives of those you pass. Explore the biographies of our leaders, those who shaped our world and the ordinary worlds of lesser known identities. www.historycouncilnsw.org.au/events/history-week


When Title
October 2010
Friday 15 October Skills training/awareness: at GALONG! "Hands-on” practical experience in museum practice Friday 15 to Sunday 17 October
The Conference aims to provide volunteers with “hands-on” practical experience in museum practice.
For more information:  visit the Working Spaces 4 for Museum Volunteer Conference www.lachlanmuseums.com.au

M&G NSW  is offering a number of bursaries for the Working Spaces for Museum Volunteers Conference.  Bursaries will contribute to registration, meals, accommodation and travel costs for the 3 day conference. Applications CLOSE on Friday 11 June 2010 (limit one bursary per organisation).

Monday 18 October FABO Awards! 2010
At one time in the year - for just one day - it will be time for the Back Office to come forward and be honoured.

For the first time in Australia, there is an opportunity to honour the people who keep the wheels turning our No For Profit Sector.

The Finance Administration and Back Office Awards (the FABOs) will be presented in October 2010 to people who quietly and purposefully ensure that NFPs can meet their mission and serve their purpose.

Find out more about the Non-Profit Management Support Conference, 18 - 19 October 2010, at www.anhlc.asn.au/fabo-awards-2010-nominations


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