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Oral History Victoria (OHVA) members can apply for inclusion in our Practitioners Register. The register is provided for the information of those interested in engaging an oral history practitioner for paid work.
Please note: OHV recommends that those who use the register seek appropriate independent, professional advice before relying on or entering into any commitment based on material published here. The information on the register is based on that supplied by the practitioners.
List of oral historians
Gerard Callinan Oral History – previously Gippsland Oral History – is a service that aims to record and preserve the memories of individuals, couples, families and communities. There is nothing as powerful or evocative as the human voice retelling a story. Whether they are a ‘high profile’ a ‘quiet achiever’ or simply someone who is ‘getting by’, all lives are worth remembering and everyone has a story. Gerard is an accomplished interviewer having previously been a broadcaster and manager of ABC Gippsland. He is now based in Melbourne.
E: gerardacallinan@gmail.com
M: 0401 660 314
W: https://gerardcallinanoralhistory.wordpress.com/
Alicia is a professional historian with a focus on community history. She is passionate about telling stories from the past and bringing them into the present. Her passion for education and her background in facilitation has seen her work with people of all ages. Alicia has experience in working with family and migrant oral histories, compiling anniversary histories, curating exhibitions, undertaking historical research and offering talks and workshops.
She is a member of the Professional Historians Association (Victoria and Tasmania), and of Oral History Victoria and has a BA and a Master of Public History from Monash University.
E: aliciacerreto@gmail.com
M: 0422 519 322
W: www.aliciacerreto.com
I am a historian and curator interested in: the lives of ordinary people and the objects of their everyday, the social history of houses and public buildings, personal and community stories of migration and settlement, ‘whole of life’ narratives and stories of Jewish migration and diasporas. I’ve been working in heritage for 25+ years, recording stories, researching in archives, curating exhibitions using oral and written histories as well as objects and writing. I’m an accredited member of the Professional Historians Association. I’m consultative and like to work with people to help them get what they want from a project.
Jessica Ferrari is an experienced journalist and documentary maker who has produced stories for the ABC and National Geographic. She is passionate about people, lives, history and the stories that shape us all. Memento Media specialises in the celebration and preservation of family, corporate and community histories. We film stories, memories and facts, then add photographs to create personalised documentaries.
E: jessica@mementomedia.com.au
T: 03 8300 7985
M: 0402 614 225
W: www.mementomedia.com.au
Judy Hughes is a journalist, historian and communications professional with a love of life stories and multimedia. Her company Shenachie Productions specialises in recording history through individual stories, particularly using extended video interviews.
Judy has worked in print journalism and government communications and in 2017 completed a Master of Arts by Research and Coursework with Monash University, specialising in oral history techniques. She is currently a PhD candidate at La Trobe University.
She has a particular interest in labour history, oral history and using new technology to better communicate historical information. Judy is currently the web manager of the Oral History Australia website, a member of the OHA national committee (representing Victoria) and a member of both Professional Historians Australia and the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History.
E: judyhughes.aus@gmail.com
W: shenachieproductions.wordpress.com/
I have over 15 years of recording life stories for clients from all walks of life. Their occupations range from a retired judge to a woman who was her whole life a Wimmera famer, to an immigrant from Manchester following WW2. I have a history degree and a very keen interest in 20 th century social, political, economic, immigration and military history. My rural pioneer ancestors, a childhood in a small Mallee community, and ten years in business all led to a second career as an oral historian. My emphasis is to facilitate a comprehensive and detailed series of recordings from 5 to 10 hours, and that the interviewee finds theprocess very easy and most pleasurable experience.
E: mjn128@gmail.com
T: 0408 145623
W: giftofalifetime.com.au and corporatehistories.com.au
Michelle is an experienced interviewer, skilled at gently drawing stories from people from all walks of life. After almost 20 years with ABC Radio, where she produced long form audio and features, she’s now working with private individuals to preserve their life stories, memories and reminiscences. Michelle has a particular interest in working with people approaching end of life, and with women and non-binary people.
E: hello@ransomhughes.com
W: https://www.ransomhughes.com
Jen Rose is an accredited member of the Professional Historians Association of Victoria and Tasmania (PHA Vic & Tas) and member of Oral History Victoria, where she is currently serving on the Committee of Management as Vice-President. She is also a member of the Board of the History Council of Victoria.
Jen specialises in the social and urban history of Melbourne and histories of community groups and organisations. She brings her skills to work with a broad range of clients and partners – from individuals and families commissioning oral histories, through to organisations, government departments, cultural institutions and community networks.
E: jenmaryrose@gmail.com
T: 0430382691
W: jenrosehistorian.au
Emma Russell has spent many years exploring myriad forms of history-telling with an eye for quality and enrichment. Since 1997 this work has included: published histories, memoirs, walks, pamphlets and digital histories and web-based timelines commemorations as well as panel membership for many Heritage Council of Victoria permit appeals or registration hearings.
Please explore our website and we hope you will learn as much about the art and craft of history as you do about how we can help you with your own history.
E: erussell@historyatwork.com.au
W: http://www.historyatwork.com.au
Areas of Expertise Offered: Master of Oral History and Historical Memory, Monash Civil Funeral Celebrant. Life Story Writing. Living Funerals (e.g. for milestone events), BA (Sociology & Anthropology), Deakin, GradDipArts(Civil Ceremonies), Monash, Master of History, Monash.
E: beryl@berylstevenscelebrant.com.au
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