NSW's approach to heritage management continues to evolve in response to the changing world around us.
If you are involved in managing a heritage item or work on heritage matters, these learning events will help you stay informed about how heritage is understood and conserved.
Webinar series
These online sessions will provide updates, share insights, as well as create opportunities for discussion across the heritage sector. Topics will be informed by feedback from the Heritage Forum survey and current priorities in heritage conservation.
These webinars will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and are for:
- local heritage advisors
- local and state government officers
- heritage consultants
- industry partners and peak organisations
- owners and managers of State Heritage Register-listed items
- Aboriginal organisations and community members.
Register to be notified of upcoming webinars by completing the 'Sign up for webinar updates' form at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming webinars
AHIP online forms
From 1 July 2026, Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) applications and payments will need to be completed through the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) Quarantine Station.
To help users prepare for this change, we will deliver 2 webinars to explain the new process and answer questions.
Recordings will be available online after each session for anyone who is unable to attend or would like to revisit the content.
Webinar 1: AHIP online application process – getting ready
When: Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Who should attend:
- current, past and future AHIP applicants
- Aboriginal organisations
- heritage consultants
- local councils
- NSW Government staff
- anyone working with Aboriginal cultural heritage.
What you will learn:
- how the new AHIP application process works
- key differences from the current process
- what you need to prepare before go-live on 1 July 2026.
This session will be recorded and made available online.
If you cannot attend, register anyway to receive the recording.
Webinar 2: AHIP online application process – recap and common questions
When: Wednesday 8 July 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Who should attend:
- current, past and future AHIP applicants
- Aboriginal organisations
- heritage consultants
- local councils
- NSW Government staff
- anyone working with Aboriginal cultural heritage.
What you will learn:
- a recap of the new AHIP application process
- how to use the AHIMS Quarantine Station system
- answers to common questions after go-live on 1 July 2026.
This session will be recorded and made available online.
If you cannot attend, register anyway to receive the recording.
Webinar: NSW Heritage Strategy overview and implementation
When: Wednesday 29 July 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:15pm
This webinar is open to everyone in the heritage sector interested in the 2026–2030 NSW Heritage Strategy.
It will provide an overview of the Strategy, as well as outline Heritage NSW's Strategy implementation plan.
Previous webinars
Video: Updates to Standard Exemptions under the Heritage Act 1977 (for heritage professionals)
This video explains the updates to Standard Exemptions under the Heritage Act 1977, including the changes to existing exempt activity, new exempt activities and updates to the general conditions and definitions. Originally presented on 18 February 2026, this webinar was tailored for heritage professionals with prior knowledge of heritage management.
Video: Updates to Standard Exemptions under the Heritage Act 1977 (for State Heritage Register private property owners, custodians and managers)
This video explains Standard Exemptions under the Heritage Act 1977, covering key definitions, conditions, processes, and updates for exempt activities, and including case studies demonstrating the use of Standard Exemptions. Originally presented on 25 March 2026, this webinar was tailored for State Heritage Register private property owners, custodians and managers with little prior knowledge of Standard Exemptions.
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NSW Heritage Forum
The NSW Heritage Forum scheduled for 2026 has been postponed to early 2027.
Because of the current fuel supply situation, the NSW Government is prioritising essential travel. This means there will be no in-person forum in 2026.
Thank you to everyone who engaged with the Save the Date or shared feedback through the pre-event survey. Your insights will help shape the 2027 Forum and upcoming online sessions.
Further details about the NSW Heritage Forum 2027 will be shared once confirmed.
To get updates on forum details and registrations, sign up to our mailing list.
To maintain momentum, we will expand webinar program in late 2026.