Please join us for an informal chat with other oral historians. Hosted by OHV vice president and Monash University History Professor Alistair Thomson, this is an opportunity to talk about any issues and concerns you have about your oral history work, and about the good stuff too, during these strange times. The Ideas and Skills Exchange sessions are held on the last Tuesday of the month from February to November and in 2021 we're aiming for a combination of online… Continue Reading Ideas & skills exchange: OHV support group

Sat 10 April, 9.30 am - 12 noon and 1.30 - 4 pm, AND Sat 17 April, 9.30 am - 12 noon and 1.30 - 4 pm Have you always wanted to learn how to create an oral history interview? Or has the coronavirus inspired an interest in recording the memories of elders in your family or community? Maybe you’re wondering whether or not to record remotely, or you’re thinking about starting face-to-face interviews as soon as it is safe… Continue Reading Online training: Oral history interviewing for beginners

Workshop: Introduction to oral history practice Sarah Rood, professional historian from Way Back When Consulting Historians, will present this workshop. It will provide an introduction to oral history practice, focusing on research, ethics, equipment, interviewing techniques and transcribing. Suitable for students, volunteers, or anyone with an interest in recording oral histories, you with gain valuable insights into the work of doing oral history. Learn how to prepare questions; about the forms, the ethics and permissions involved; and the top tips… Continue Reading Workshop: Introduction to oral history practice