What We Cover
Digital Heritage Australia covers the application of digital technologies to cultural heritage in the Australian context. Our editorial focus spans three interconnected areas: the digitisation of physical collections held by museums, libraries, and archives; the development of virtual heritage experiences that bring historic environments and cultural stories to new audiences; and the specific challenges and opportunities of digital preservation for First Nations cultural heritage.
We write for professionals working in Australia's cultural sector — curators, conservators, archivists, digital practitioners — as well as researchers, educators, students, and members of the public with an interest in how technology is changing the relationship between communities and their cultural heritage.
Editorial Approach
Articles published on Digital Heritage Australia draw on publicly available research, institutional case studies, sector reports, and standards documents. We aim to present information accurately and to distinguish clearly between established practice, emerging methods, and speculative developments.
We approach questions of Indigenous digital heritage with particular care, recognising the centrality of self-determination and community governance to this field. Where we discuss specific communities, projects, or practices, we seek to reflect community perspectives as expressed in public statements, published research, and institutional documentation.
Topics and Categories
Content is organised across five categories:
- Digitisation — scanning, photogrammetry, mass digitisation pipelines, metadata, and digital preservation infrastructure.
- Virtual Heritage — VR and AR applications, immersive reconstruction, web-based 3D experiences, and game engine applications in heritage contexts.
- Indigenous Heritage — community-controlled archives, language revitalisation, repatriation, land knowledge mapping, and Indigenous data sovereignty.
- Technology — specific tools, platforms, standards, and technical developments relevant to the cultural heritage sector.
- Case Studies — detailed examinations of specific projects, institutions, or programmes.
Contact
For editorial enquiries, corrections, or suggestions, readers can reach the publication through the contact details listed in the site's standard information pages.
