THE Canungra & District Historical Association was celebrated by Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) during a special presentation event held at the historic Miegunyah House Museum, Brisbane.
The event recognised the Canungra & District Historical Association’s remarkable achievement in completing the intensive year-long Standards Review Program where they assessed their practice against the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries, Version 2.0 (2023).
Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor, Tom Sharp, presented certificates to Canungra & District Historical Association members, Cathy Mitchell and Janet Kan, for their accomplishments in the 2024 Standards Review Program.
The Canungra & District Historical Association researches and promotes the rich history of Canungra and its surrounding regions.
With a dedicated team of volunteers, they are passionate about sharing their enthusiasm for local history through research assistance, contributions to local publications, and engagement in community events.
Their mission is to inspire future generations to conserve and safeguard their cultural heritage.
Currently, the Association’s collection encompasses historical maps, land sale plans, artifacts from the local primary school, ambulance memorabilia, and oral histories.
While they have not yet established formal opening hours, their volunteers encourage the public to reach out for inquiries and collaborations.
The Canungra & District Historical Association is actively seeking members who share a passion for the region and appreciate a good cup of tea, cake and a good laugh!
The Canungra & District Historical Association actively collects family stories connected to Canungra and the surrounding regions.
They invite community members to share their stories and contribute to the collective memory of Canungra.
The Canungra & District Historical Association’s Associate Secretary, Cathy Mitchell, was delighted to have the Association recognised.
“Our organisation’s involvement in the Standards Review Program has identified best practice for our organisation’s future development,” she said.
M&G QLD’s Executive Director, Rebekah Butler, echoed the importance of this Program in enhancing the capabilities and sustainability of local heritage organisations.
She said, “Canungra & District Historical Association is to be congratulated for what they have achieved through their participation in the 2024 Standards Review Program.”
“They are clearly passionate and take pride in capturing and preserving the region’s history and stories for current and future generations.”
Industry experts, Deannah Vieth and Lisa Jones, Reviewers for the 2024 Standards Review Program, said the members of Canungra & District Historical Association are very passionate about the history of Canungra and the surrounding regions.
“Even with a small number of volunteers, the Canungra & District Historical Association actively engages with the community through historical vignettes in the local paper and by conducting research on request for the public and the Scenic Rim Regional Council,” said Ms Jones.
