NSW’s approach to heritage management is continually evolving to respond 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 explore how heritage is understood and conserved.
NSW Heritage Forum
The NSW Heritage Forum scheduled for 2026 has been postponed to early 2027.
Due to the current fuel supply environment, the NSW Government is prioritising essential travel. As a result, there will be no in-person forum held 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 information sessions.
Further details about the NSW Heritage Forum 2027 will be shared once confirmed.
To stay up to date, sign up to our mailing list to be notified when forum details and registrations are released.
To maintain momentum and continue engagement, Heritage NSW will expand its webinar program in late 2026.
Webinar series
These online sessions will provide updates, share insights, as well as create opportunities for discussion and connection with 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 Aboriginal community members.
Register to be notified of upcoming webinars by completing the 'Sign up for webinar updates' form below.
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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