VCE History Roadshow 2026

DATES & VENUES

  • WARRNAMBOOL 14 August
  • SHEPPARTON 21 August
  • TRARALGON 28 August

The HCV History Roadshow is a free program of presentations tailored to regional Victorian students of History in Years 11 and 12. The day-long seminar features presentations from University historians and is designed to enrich students’ learning in preparation for end of year exams.

Metro teachers and students are welcome to submit an expression of interest, but priority is given to rural and regional schools.

Click HERE to see details of the program in previous years and HERE for background information about this long-running and successful program.

Testimonials from previous History Roadshows:

  • The presenter was so knowledgeable and engaging.
  • The presenter's energy and enthusiasm was infectious and he provided a realistic perspective.
  • A wonderful overview of the successes of the time period.
  • A variety of primary sources provided.
  • I liked the lecture style presentation and providing a taste of university life.
  • Ideas / views / approach of a different teacher.
  • The presentation was good for reinforcing information as well as providing new insights.
  • A fantastic opportunity for students to access information from leading academics which is not available elsewhere.

We look forward to having you with us!

The History Roadshow is developed and delivered by the History Council of Victoria and offered with support from the Vera Moore Foundation and the Baker Foundation. 

SUBMIT AN EOI HERE. 

Enquires? Contact Molly McKew
Communications and programs officer: [email protected]

Students being welcomed to our 2025 VCE History Roadshow

Two enthusiastic students from Boort District School with lecturers Oleg Beyda and Peter McPhee at our 2025 Bendigo Roadshow

About

The History Council of Victoria Incorporated (HCV) is the peak body for history in the Australian state of Victoria. Its vision is to connect Victorians with history and to inspire engagement with the past, their identity and the world today. The HCV champions the work of historians and the value of history. It recognises that history can be written about any place, any person, any period. The HCV advocates why history matters.


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Events

Our calendar lists all upcoming public events arranged by the History Council of Victoria (HCV), plus events in Victoria, Australia, that are added by our Friends and Members.

If you are organising an event that relates to History, we encourage you to publicise it on our website.


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Advocacy

As the peak body for history in Victoria, the History Council makes submissions on current issues. In doing this, the HCV Board is guided by its Advocacy Policy and by the Value of History, a statement developed co-operatively by the HCV and the History Councils of New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.


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Prizes

Since 2015, the HCV has been pleased to sponsor the Years 9 and 10 category of the Historical Fiction Competition organised by the History Teachers' Association of Victoria.


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Support

Ways to support us:

Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://www.historycouncilvic.org.au/subscribe
Endorse the Value of History statement: https://www.historycouncilvic.org.au/endorse
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Summary

The HCV was formed as an advisory body in 2001 and incorporated in 2003. It comprises representatives from cultural and educational institutions and heritage bodies; history teachers and curriculum advisors; academic and professional historians; and local, Indigenous, community and specialist history organisations.

As the peak body for history, the HCV has both ‘outward-looking’ roles (including advocacy and representation to government and the wider community, consultation, community education, and networking with allied interest groups) and ‘inward-looking’ roles (including member support, information dissemination, and networking between members).

 
 

Credits

The History Council of Victoria acknowledges the State Library of Victoria and the Public Record Office Victoria for supply of the archival images that appear on this website.

We acknowledge the National Film and Sound Archive for the right to use of the video footage on the home page, titled "Melbourne: Life in Australia (1966)".

Image credits

  • Italian sailors on ship at Port Melbourne 1938, Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria
  • Chinese procession in Collins near Elizabeth Street 1901, Harvie & Sutcliffe, photographers, State Library of Victoria
  • People’s homes, Aboriginal station Coranderrk 1878, Fred Kruger Photographer, State Library of Victoria
  • Chinese nurses at Children’s Hospital under scholarship 1947, Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria
  • Ladies physical culture class VRI Melbourne c1931, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12903/P0001, 011/02
  • Melbourne Cup, Derby and Oaks Day, Flemington Racecourse 1936, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12903/P0001/4802, 372/30
  • Flinders Street viaduct at foot of Market Street with advertisement for McRobertson’s Chocolate on bridge, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12800/P0003, ADV 1342