The work of Treasury of Country Australian History Inc (TOCAH) is built on people — their stories, their skills, and their willingness to help preserve Australia’s regional, rural and remote history.
There is no single way to be involved. Whether you have a story to share, time to offer, or skills to contribute, your involvement helps ensure these histories are not lost.
Share your story
Many of the most valuable records of country Australia exist in personal memories, family histories, and lived experience.
You can get involved by:
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Sharing your own story or life experiences
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Contributing family histories or community memories
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Offering photographs, documents, or personal records
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Helping ensure stories are recorded while they can still be told
Stories may be shared through interviews, written submissions, or curated material, always handled with care and respect.
Help record and research history
TOCAH welcomes people who are interested in assisting with:
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Oral history interviews
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Research into regional communities, industries, and events
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Contextualising historical records and artefacts
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Supporting the organisation of collections and material
This work helps turn individual stories into a broader, accessible historical record.
Contribute your skills
TOCAH’s work extends beyond recording stories. Members and supporters contribute skills in many areas, including:
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Writing and editing
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Archiving and cataloguing
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Technology and digital platforms
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Community engagement and outreach
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Administration and organisational support
If you have skills you’d like to share, there is often a meaningful way to apply them.
Support as a member or advocate
Some people choose to be involved by supporting TOCAH’s work rather than participating directly.
Involvement on your terms
TOCAH recognises that people’s capacity to be involved changes over time. Participation can be ongoing or occasional, hands-on or behind the scenes.
What matters most is a shared respect for Australia’s country stories and a commitment to preserving them with care.
Involvement on your terms
TOCAH recognises that people’s capacity to be involved changes over time. Participation can be ongoing or occasional, hands-on or behind the scenes.
What matters most is a shared respect for Australia’s country stories and a commitment to preserving them with care.
Take the next step
If you would like to get involved, or simply explore how you might contribute, we invite you to get in touch.
Every story, skill, and contribution helps keep Australia’s regional, rural and remote history alive.