Caring for heritage places & objects

Heritage places and objects need to be treated with care and skill to preserve them for future generations.

In this section find advice and practical information to help you conserve and use heritage places and objects.


  • Technical guides and leaflets

    Find a range of technical information and guides to assist in conservation and repair of heritage place and objects.

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  • Consultant and contractor directory

    Find a skilled tradesperson or heritage consultant to help you manage a heritage place or object.

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  • What house is that?

    What house is that? is an interactive site exploring architecture and the history of housing styles in Victoria, Australia.

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  • Government owned heritage

    Information for government heritage asset managers responsible for the ongoing care and conservation of heritage assets including police stations, court houses, hospitals, schools, railways, roads and bridges.

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  • Conservation management plans

    A Conservation Management Plan (CMP) is a tool that allows owners, property managers and approval authorities to make sound decisions about heritage places.

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  • Objects and collections

    Resources for custodians of objects and collections, including advice on significance assessment.

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  • Intangible heritage

    Definitions and resources related to intangible heritage - an expression or a practice recognised by communities as part of their cultural heritage.

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  • Recognising and protecting twentieth century heritage

    Information about the identification and protection of places of outstanding architectural significance from the 20th century.

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  • Community Heritage Events

    A listing of community heritage events open to the public.

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  • Disaster Recovery and Heritage

    Practical information and links for dealing with flood damage to heritage places.

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  • Revitalising our Heritage

    Adapting heritage places can bring new life to aging structures. Watch a video on the restoration of St Nicholas Church, Ballarat.

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  • Preserving war heritage and memorabilia

    A series of fact sheets providing information about preserving war-related heritage.

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