“It was great to have Susan’s expert eye look over the management of the collection. She left no stone unturned and raised some priority recommendations to bring the management of our collection in line with industry best practice. Expected outcomes were achieved in a collaborative way … She works with empathy and understanding seeking information without first forming judgement.”
2020 Preservation Needs Assessment for Glenelg Shire Council
Read More“At Riverlee, we are passionate about history and always strive to honour the heritage of our sites for future generations. We partnered with History at Work to help us preserve and share the stories of the past for our stakeholders and local community. Emma and the team have produced outstanding research and storytelling that has allowed us to develop placemaking themes, signage, place branding and a book while holding fast to the historical integrity of the place.”
Meg Patten, Riverlee [Jaques Richmond; Seafarers Melbourne]
Read More“It is with great admiration that I write to thank-you for your significant contribution to our success in applying for funding for our ANZAC Centennial Exhibition Series and for helping us to understand the importance of our heritage collection which is a legacy that can now reach its potential in terms of support and community sharing. Your Significance Assessment has gone a long way in helping our organisation and our staff fully understand where we have come from and what we should hope to achieve in ensuring the long term preservation and conservation of our history. It is when we know where we have come from that we can truly move forward and achieve in the future”
2016 Significance Assessment Project for Monash Health Foundation
Read More“Over the last 10 years, Emma and I have collaborated on various projects - both within the public and the private sectors. Most recently these have included the cultural heritage assessment of the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital (for Heritage Victoria) and the preparation of an oral history of the High Court of Australia (for the High Court). Emma is a highly experienced historian who has the rare ability to become immersed in the detail of her research without losing sight of the broader historical context or a project’s commercial purpose. She is a highly experienced and effective collaborator who always brings new critical insights to the table. Emma’s drive, creativity and commitment to delivering high quality work has played a key role in the successful delivery of each of the projects on which we’ve collaborated.”
Leo Martin, Line Of Sight Heritage
Read More“I wish to convey the thanks of the Committee members for your careful assessment of the collection, and your comprehensive report. It is pleasing to see how much the collection contains representative examples of material that align with the many themes in the Framework of Historical themes for Victoria. It is also gratifying to read the Statement of Significance and know that our collection has both state level and national level significance. As you have noted in your recommendations, providing greater public access to our extensive and important collection is one of the next key steps in its development. We will use your report to continue to advance that agenda within the organisation. Thank you again for a job well done.”
2018 Cultural Heritage Significance Assessment, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Heritage Collection
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