Federation of Australian Historical Societies

The Federation of Australian Historical Societies
Founded1977
Typepeak organisation; historical society; incorporated association
ABN: 89 217 386 291
Registration no.A02074 (Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (Australian Capital Territory))
Location
  • Canberra, Australia
Area served
Australia
Websitewww.history.org.au

The Federation of Australian Historical Societies (FAHS) is the peak body for historical societies throughout Australia.[1][2] It has eight constituent members, one in each of the Australian states and internal self-governing territories. It lobbies governments on behalf of the sector and has formed alliances with other related bodies. It promotes uniform national standards through guides and other publications and fosters historical research, writing and education through fellowships and awards.

  1. ^ The Federation of Australian Historical Societies. home page. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  2. ^ Cathy Pryor, "A force for the regions", The Australian 4 December 2003 p 15 (Features section); via Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre, EBSCO (database online) accessed 19 August 2011