wa Research from around the world shows us that spending time in nature improves our health and wellbeing. Traditional Aboriginal knowledge also makes the connection between healthy minds, bodies and our environment, which provides us with inspiration, recreation, cultural and spiritual experiences. It also gives us clean air, fresh water andMore
vic Restoration of the Como Avenue entry gates at Como was undertaken in 2018 funded by the 2017 Annual Appeal. Wrought Iron Renovators were engaged to undertake the project to restore the iron gates, fence, fence base and the two accompanying lamps. The work included stabilisation of a section of the bluestone base to the fence, recasting and replacement of missing ironwork elements to the fence andMore
vic Captain John Mills Cottage is a timber cottage in Port Fairy, constructed in stages between c1841 and 1856 and bluestone stables constructed in 1858. The property is of State significance as one of the oldest surviving timber structures in Victoria, for its sequence of development and for demonstrating a range of early building techniques and materials. The stagesMore
vic Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke, National Trust Conservation Architect The Barwon Park Shearing Shed is located to the north-west of the homestead. It is a timber-framed and clad building with a main gable roof and a skillion wing on the west side clad in corrugated galvanised iron. The building was constructedMore
vic Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke, National Trust Conservation Architect In 2019 the National Trust was awarded a DELWP Living Heritage Grant to undertake conservation works to its State listed properties over two years. For the 19/20 Financial Year $8,000 was allocated towards roof repairs to Barwon Park Mansion. Background to the Project BarwonMore
vic Summary of Works By Samantha Westbrooke, Conservation Architect Como House & Garden is included on the Victorian Heritage Register H0205. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has undertaken the first stage of works to restore the historic buildings at Como. This first stage of work involved urgent exterior conservation works toMore
nsw In accordance with the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) Act 1990, the 12 elected members of the Trust Board (of whom six are required to resign at the 2020 Annual General Meeting) must include at least two (2) persons who ordinarily reside in the Sydney metropolitan area andMore
act Or find what you’re looking for in the Heritage in Trust INDEX – you may need to download file before clicking on Open in Acrobat, click on the ‘find’ icon along top, or right click/find.More
act Cost of ACT Life Membership: Single Life Membership – $1,995.00 Household Life Membership – $2,365.00 Public list of ACT Life Members Mr Andrew Freeman FACS More
wa Thank you to all who helped support the National Trust on these ventures. Without our generous donors, we would not have been able to accomplish so much.More
vic Like so many of us in this current time of isolation and social distancing, I am spending a lot of time at home. Staring at the same walls for days on end undoubtedly produces some frustration, but it also gives us time to reflect on our domestic environments, to digMore
wa Donating to the National Trust of Western Australia goes towards protecting, conserving and interpreting our irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage, making it available now and into the future. Heritage, rich with traditions and diversity, provides a sense of place and identity and has far reaching social, economic, and environmental benefits.More
sa Kangaroo Island Bushfire Recovery Appeal The National Trust of South Australia has established two fund raising appeals to assist with the bushfire recovery effort on Kangaroo Island. The Trust is working with local residents in the fire affected areas to identify priority projects such as supporting the restoration of buildingsMore
vic As we adjust to our new normal indoors at home, Zoom has become our new meeting room and social space. Why not bring a little nature and history into your day with a custom National Trust Zoom background. From the tranquil landscapes of Fern Gully, to the classic beauty ofMore
vic As part of our Keep the Lights On appeal, we want to shine a spotlight on the important people that make up the Trust. Let us introduce you to Dr Annette Shiell, our Executive Manager of Collections and Cultural Projects. What do you do at the National Trust? I haveMore
