AUSTRALIA CHAPTER

APT's Australia Chapter was formally constituted in 2004 after several years of informal operation, which included seminars, tours, and gatherings under the guidance of Donald Ellsmore and often in conjunction with Australia ICOMOS. The aims of the Australia Chapter are as follows:

• To raise the profile of conservation (preservation) technology in Australia
• To foster training and professional education opportunities in conservation (preservation) technology in Australia
• To increase the international awareness and spread of APT International activities
• To increase Australian participation in APT International activities
• To increase Australian membership of APT International

Today the Australia Chapter continues to organize events but operates largely as a "virtual chapter" through email correspondence with members. A Web site is planned. It is envisaged that the Australia Chapter will operate at several levels, as follows:

• As a co-sponsor and organizer of formal seminars or workshops on conservation technology topics with other conservation groups, possibly including organizations such as Australia ICOMOS, DOCOMOMO Australia, National Trust, Heritage Victoria, NSW Heritage Office, etc.
• As an informal email network amongst Australian members of APT on topics relating to conservation technology.
• As a sub-grouping of the Conservation Technology Forum, which is envisaged as acting as an umbrella organization for all Australians interested in conservation technology issues, not just those who are financial members of APT.

All members of APT who reside in Australia are automatically granted membership in the Australia Chapter without additional dues. Corporate members of APT that are based in Australia will receive recognition in event publicity and on the Web site.

Any APT members proposing to visit Australia, whether for business or pleasure, are encouraged to contact the Australia Chapter prior to their visit. Where possible, we will arrange meetings between visitors and Australian APT members. These meetings may be social and/or professional and will aim to help visitors discover more about heritage-conservation activities in Australia and provide Australian members with a window into the work being done by the visitors.

Chapter Website www.aptaustralia.wordpress.com

The APT Australia Chapter can be contacted by email at apt.australia.chapter@gmail.com

Chapter Officers

Donald Ellsmore, Convenor
ellsmore@optusnet.com.au
David West, Co-convenor
D.West@icssydney.com
Bill Jordan, Co-convenor
bill@bjaeng.com.au