List of Heritage Contacts and Resources
Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA)
AMaGA is the national association and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries. They support the development of museums and galleries, foster responsible collections management, facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development, and promote the creative industries. Their initiatives include Accreditation Programs and Victorian Collections.
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation are the Traditional Owner organisation that represents the Bunurong people of the South-Eastern Kulin Nation.
Dandenong and District Historical Society
Dandenong Historical Society collects, documents, researches and preserves items that show the development of Dandenong and district from early settlement to the present day.
Dandenong Historical Society is located at 1st Floor, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong / Phone: 9794 8967 / Email: dandhist@bigpond.com
Opening hours are Wednesday 10am-3pm.
Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society
At the Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society website, you will learn more about the history of the Dandenong Show and its beginnings.
Greater Dandenong Libraries – Local and Family History
The library's Local and Family History offers resources, programs and staff to support local and family history research.
Greater Dandenong Heritage Study
The City of Greater Dandenong Heritage Study was originally prepared in 1998 by historian, Olwen Ford (of Graeme Butler and Associates). This web edition came from an update in 1999-2000 of the 1998 history. The update is by historian, Michele Summerton, as revised by Julie Stevens (both of Nadia Gasparetto, Architect).
Heritage Victoria
Heritage Victoria makes decisions about State listed historic heritage sites located in Victoria
Heritage Council of Victoria
Heritage Council of Victoria protects and conserves Victoria's cultural heritage through independent decision-making and expert advice.
Historic Narratives
The City of Greater Dandenong has developed an ‘Historic Narrative’ for its three Activity Centres to create an accessible document that traces the evolution of Dandenong, Springvale and Noble Park, from their indigenous beginnings to the present day.
History Council of Victoria
History Council of Victoria is the peak body for history in the Australian state of Victoria. Their vision is to connect Victorians with history and to inspire engagement with the past, their identity and the world today. They champion the work of historians and the value of history.
Museums Victoria
Australia’s largest museum organisation, Museums Victoria has been creating knowledge, entertaining visitors and building the State Collection since 1854.
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is a non-government, not-for-profit heritage advocacy organisation actively working towards conserving and protecting Victoria's heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)
Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archive of State and local government in Victoria. They hold around 100kms of hard copy records and 600,000 digital records dating from 1836 to the present day.
Springvale and District Historical Society
Springvale Historical Society collects and preserves the history of Springvale, Noble Park, Sandown Park, Noble Park North and Keysborough from 1834 to the present day.
The Springvale Historial Society is located at the Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale / Phone: 9548 2732 /Email: springvalehistorical@outlook.com
Opening hours are Thursday 1pm-4pm.
Spirit of Enterprise Project
The Spirit of Enterprise Project seeks to document, honour and celebrate in the public realm the specific history of Springvale’s Enterprise Migrant Hostel, and the story of migration and settlement in Australia.
State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) was formed in 1909 and is a community-based organisation committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria.
Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council
Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council of Traditional Owners is committed to strengthening pride and knowledge held by Aboriginal people across Victoria.