AICCM National Newsletter No 168 December 2025

Dear Members, It is with deep pride and a profound sense of momentum that I reflect on the 2025 AICCM National Conference, titled More Than Materials: Collaborative Approaches in Cultural Heritage Conservation. This event was far more than a professional convening; it was a transformative milestone for our sector and a bold shift in how

In September, I had the opportunity to travel to Canada to attend and present a paper at the 15th North American Textile Conservation Conference (NATCC). NATCC provides a unique opportunity for textile conservators from around the world to get together, share ideas and reflect on our work and profession. This conference is held every two

Congratulations to our Student Bursary recipients for the 2025 AICCM National Conference! Thanks to the generous support of the University of Canberra and Archival Survival, these outstanding students joined delegates to connect and grow at this year’s conference. Sarah Paul, University of Canberra: Receiving the bursary enabled me to attend this year’s AICCM National Conference,

In May, the AICCM SA Divisional members enjoyed an engaging visit to the historic Adelaide Gaol, one of the state’s earliest and longest-running institutions, operating from 1841 until its closure in 1988. This special after-hours tour was led by Madeline Zweck, Education Officer, who guided members through the Gaol’s rich stories of early settlement, incarceration

We all know that conservation is a diverse field, with professionals working across a huge variety of different materials and contexts. Many of us end up specialising in a particular area or more, and that’s where Special Interest Groups (SIGs) come in. AICCM SIGs are run by passionate volunteer convenors (with help from AICCM National

The Time-based and Digital (TB&D) SIG connects conservators, preservation specialists and cultural practitioners working with digital materials, intangible practices and time-based art. Aligned with the 2025–2030 AICCM Strategic Plan, the group continues to foster collaboration, learning and innovation, caring for ephemeral and technology-based heritage. This year, we encouraged members to tell us what they want

Big Stuff 2025 Conference Hub Big Stuff 2025 was the first triennial conference event in the organisation’s history to be held across two sites – the main conference in Ghent, Belgium, and a smaller hub in Perth, WA. The theme of the conference was Skills and Machines – A Living Partnership and it was a