The RHSV
is at the centre of a network of regional historical societies. It
is a major and continuing function of the Society, through the History Victoria Support Group, to assist the management
of member societies by offering them a range of support services,
such as advice on establishment, incorporation, insurance and collection
management. Through the work of the regional associations, it encourages
societies to share their expertise and co-operate with each other
and the RHSV in joint activities.
The RHSV is represented
on a number of government bodies and statutory authorities including
the History Council of Victoria, the City of Melbourne Heritage Advisory
Committee, Heritage Victoria Collections Advisory Committee, the Public
Records Advisory Council, the Regional and Specialist Museums Advisory
Committee, and the State Library Development Committee. In addition,
our President and other members who are notable historians, actively
comment on heritage issues through the daily media and industry journals.
The Society also co-operates with Information Victoria in the Victorian
Community and Local History Awards, by providing the judging panel.
The Society's library is the repository for all the submissions received
for this award.
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