Conferences

Venue: Inner Sydney High School
Cnr Cleveland and Chalmers Streets, Surry Hills

Presented by HTA NSW.

HTAA National Conference 2024 – Sydney

History: The Unending Dialogue

3 – 4 October 2024

Venue: Inner Sydney High School
Cnr Cleveland and Chalmers Streets, Surry Hills

More details on the Call for papers.

For further information, please visit the 2024 National Conference website.


Previous Conferences

2023 HTAA Conference – Canberra

CONTESTED HISTORIES

The 2023 HTAA National confrence was held in Canberra from 4-6 October 2023, hosted by ACT HTA. Keynotes speakers included the UK’s Professor Alice Roberts, Australia’s very own Professor Frank Bongiorno and Richard Fidler. A wide range of diverse and engaging papers were delivered by academics and educators from across Australia, alongside a rich social program.

For more information on events in the NT, please visit the ACT HTA website.


2022 HTAA Conference – Darwin

HISTORY CONNECTS

The 2022 HTAA National Conference HISTORY CONNECTS, hosted by GHTANT, the Geography and History Teachers Association NT, was held at Darwin Middle School in the NT from 30 September – 3 October. Local Darwin History was explored along with the V9 Australian Curriculum and the wider aspects of history education at any stage of schooling.

For more information on events in the NT, please visit the GHTANT website.


2020 HTAA Conference – Perth

HINDSIGHT 2020

HINDSIGHT 2020 was held at Trinity College, Perth, by HTAWA (The History Teachers’ Association of Western Australia) and HTAA. It featured sessions with presenters from across Australia and focused on student engagement in HASS/ History, literacy development, gifted education, and technology in a History classroom.

For more information on events in WA, please visit the HTAWA website.


2019 HTAA Conference – Adelaide

HISTORY MATTERS

The 2019 National Conference HISTORY MATTERS was held at Loreto College Marryatville, Adelaide SA, and run by the History Teachers’ Association of South Australia in conjuction with HTAA. Keynote speakers included Associate Professor Michelle Arrow, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and Dr Richard Harris (2019 Australian of the Year).

For more information on History conferences in South Australia, please visit the HTASA website.


2018 HTAA Conference – Canberra

People, Power and Perspectives

The ACT History Teachers’ Association and the History Teachers’ Association of Australia co-hosted the 2018 National conference “People, Power and Perspectives” in Canberra. Keynote speakers included Professor Bettany Hughes, Professor Mark Edele and Professor Joan Beaumont.

For more information on History conferences in the ACT, please visit the ACT HTA website.


2017 HTAA Conference – Brisbane

Breaking Boundaries

The 2017 National Conference, hosted by the Queensland History Teachers’ Association, offered delegates a stimulating and exciting program of keynotes, workshops, seminars and excursions. Centrally located in the Brisbane CBD, the conference coincided with the Brisbane Festival which boasted a dynamic program of arts, cultural events and fireworks.

For more information on Queensland History conferences, please visit the QHTA website


2016 HTAA Conference – Sydney

Challenging History

The 2016 National Conference “Challenging History” hosted by The History Teachers’ Association of New South Wales took place in the heart of the city within a short walk of many of Sydney’s outstanding attractions which includes many historical locations.

For more information on History conferences in New South Wales, please visit the HTA NSW website.


2015 HTAA Conference – Melbourne

History for the Future: What Future for History?

The 2015 National Conference “Racing Into History?” hosted by HTAV featured an impressive range of workshops, lectures and practical seminars. With ninety sessions over three jam-packed days, including a range of prominent speakers and educators, the event offered a comprehensive selection of ideas for effective classroom teaching practice.

For more information on History conferences in Victoria, please visit the HTAV website.


2012 HTAA Conference – Perth

My History – Your History – Our History

The conference provided intellectual stimulation and practical workshops on Australian Curriculum, Modern and Ancient History and innovative ICT for Primary and Secondary teachers. Presentations from the leading lights of the Western Australian academic, indigenous and literary communities were held and the opportunity to experience historical and modern perspectives of Western Australian treasures was provided.

For more information on upcoming events in WA, please visit the HTAWA website.