Professional Historians Australia (PHA) represents over 500 professionally accredited historians across all Australian states and territories. PHA and its state and territory associations are committed to advocating historical perspectives in public debates concerning interpretations of history and the keeping of documentary, environmental and other historical records.
We are the peak body that represents six state and territory bodies of the professional historians association: PHA (Vic & Tas), PHA (NSW & ACT), PHA (QLD), PHA (NT), PHA (WA) and PHA (SA). We advocate on behalf of historians, maintain and encourage adherence to professional standards and ethics among historians, provide professional development and networking opportunities, and liaise with businesses, organisations, communities and all levels of government who seek the work of professional historians.
Our accredited historians are academically qualified to bring historical knowledge, objectivity, and strong research and writing skills to history projects.
Under the auspices of Professional Historians Australia, state and territory associations admit members in accordance with nationally recognised accreditation criteria and standards. Please click on the following link for further information on why employing a professional historian is vital to the success of your project.
Latest News
News
Our Aims
Awareness
To increase potential clients' and employers' awareness of both the skills of professional historians and the appropriate conditions for their employment.
Dialogue
To develop dialogues with bodies, institutions and agencies that are involved in the areas of history, culture and heritage.
Discussion
To provide a forum for productive and critical discussion of the practice of historical scholarship in Australia.
Standards
To maintain and encourage adherence to professional standards and ethics among historians.
Mutual Support
To encourage mutual support and co-operation among professional historians.
Membership
Under the auspices of Professional Historians Australia, state and territory associations admit members in accordance with nationally recognised accreditation criteria and standards.
Delegates
Delegates from the Professional Historians Associations also administer Professional Historians Australia on an honorary basis. Visit our contact page for the details of current delegates.