act The National Trust of Australia (ACT) Heritage Awards recognise projects that make a significant contribution to preserving or promoting the heritage of the ACT. We welcome nomination of any project which promotes the conservation of, or fosters public knowledge about, places, objects and issues that are significant to the heritageMore
nsw We will launch our End of Calendar Year appeal in the coming months. General donations can still be made at the form below and will go to where they are needed most. Every gift, regardless of the size helps and all gifts over $2 are Tax Deductible. The NationalMore
nsw Donating to the National Trust (NSW) is a meaningful way to conserve irreplaceable gardens, galleries and house museums for future generations. With no recurrent government funding, we rely on our members and supporters to help fund important conservation and advocacy work. Whether it’s making a donation, joining the Patron Program orMore
nsw Our Patron Program brings together philanthropic supporters to celebrate heritage and sustain conservation and advocacy work. Each year, Patrons provide financial support and essential untied funds to be used where they’re needed most. Recently, funds raised through the Patron Program have contributed to advocacy work as well as much-needed maintenanceMore
vic Castlemaine’s English Oak crowned 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year The English Oak (Quercus robur) at Castlemaine Botanic Gardens was named the 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Also known as the Royal Oak, the tree was planted in 1863 to celebrateMore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) invites trusts and foundations to join us in developing shared opportunities that meet your priorities and contribute in a meaningful way to our large range of projects that need funding support. You can support us in a variety of ways including: Untied funding – donations andMore
vic You will see our volunteers getting involved in a multitude of different way. As guides, they bring our places, collections and exhibitions to life and share their stories. They get their hands dirty in the garden and keep our places clean. They are always willing to help in our dailyMore
vic Our Story The story of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is intertwined with the story of the place we now know as Victoria. Since 1956, we have worked with Victorian communities to protect their heritage, helping to shape our cities, towns, and landscapes for the benefit of present andMore
sa History of the William Morris windows The replacing of an old church with a new one was a rare event, however the new St Augustine’s Church, designed in a traditional Gothic style, was dedicated on 28th August 1924. Under Reverend Edward Fernie parishioners furnished the new church, and some choseMore
sa John Dunn (1802-1894) was a miller, businessman, politician, philanthropist, and Mount Barker’s greatest benefactor. After emigrating from Devon with his family in 1840 he pioneered the flour milling business in South Australia, and Dunn & Co. became profitable on a global scale. Its success made a significant contribution to theMore
nsw Miss Porter’s House in Newcastle, Awabakal Country, is a living snapshot of life throughout the 20th century. The Porter family built the freestanding Edwardian terrace in 1909, and the family lived there until 1997, when they left it to the National Trust with all its contents intact. Visitors can nowMore
national Share your celebrations! We encourage all organisers to share images and updates on social media to promote upcoming events and help us spread the word about the Australian Heritage Festival throughout communities all across the country. Our own social channels will be abuzz with Australian Heritage Festival content, so pleaseMore
sa The Mount Barker Branch rely on the generosity of their volunteers to help promote awareness within their local communities on cultural and natural heritage matters. New members are always welcome at any of the Branch’s meetings and events. Branch meetings are usually held monthly, on the first Tuesday of eachMore
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national MEET OUR BOARD: Lachlan Molesworth, Chair National Trust of Australia (VIC) Qualifications: MBA (Distinction) (Oxon), LLB (Melb), BEng (Melb), Grad Dip Leg Prac. Experience: Lachlan is an Australian lawyer and barrister in corporations and regulatory law, with experience in heritage law. Lachlan Molesworth was previously a solicitor and in the Commonwealth TreasuryMore
vic While participating in the energy audit, we learnt that many of the energy efficiency upgrades could easily be done with a DIY approach. With that in mind, we wanted to share our top ten DIY tips for making your home more energy efficient: Turn off appliances when they areMore
vic The large painting of La Trobe’s father, Christian Ignatius La Trobe (1758-1836) is by Thomas Barber (1768-1843). Christian Ignatius La Trobe followed his father into the Moravian church. He was also a musician and composer, a friend of Haydn, and was significantly influential in disseminating the European classical style of churchMoreDonate
wa From the murder of Rosalinda Fox near Gallop House in Dalkeith to the treatment of early Chinese migrants and heartbreaking tales of infant mortality, East Perth Cemeteries hold thousands of stories from Perth’s past. Now visitors and passers-by can hear a selection of these intriguing tales. Thanks to funding fromMore
wa A bequest is one of the most effective ways in which you can help to ensure the future success of the National Trust. Legacy gifts help care for the state’s heritage for years to come. They make inspirational projects possible and drive specialist conservation and innovative approaches to history atMore
