Heritage Address
The Heritage Council of Victoria has supported The Heritage Council have also partnered with Open House Melbourne since its inception in 2008 and supported the annual Heritage Address as part of the July Program.
Each year’s Address is given by prominent individuals presenting a reflection from a personal and professional perspective on matters relating to our heritage.
2023 Heritage Address with Michael Veitch
Newly appointed CEO of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (Map Co), Katrina Sedgwick, reflects on her experience as a leader in shaping Melbourne’s cultural landscape and on the concept of ‘future heritage’.
2020 Heritage Address with Stuart Harrison
Australian architect and host of ABC's Restoration Australia, Stuart Harrison, discusses the history, heritage and contemporary practice of several fascinating Australian restoration projects.
2021 Heritage Address with Jeremy Smith and Megan Goulding
For the first time, discoveries were revealed from the Melbourne Metro dig enhancing the city’s reputation as one of the world’s best examples of a 19th century archaeological site and throw new light on the establishment and growth of the historic city.
2022 Heritage Address with Katrina Sedgwick
Newly appointed CEO of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (Map Co), Katrina Sedgwick, reflects on her experience as a leader in shaping Melbourne’s cultural landscape and on the concept of ‘future heritage’.