Special Categories give you the opportunity to focus your research on one of the topics below. The special categories are sponsored by different organisations and institutions from across Australia. National winners of the NHC get to visit some of these organisations as part of the National prize – a trip to Australia’s National Capital, Canberra.
*Please remember that you still need to incorporate the theme “Causes and Consequences” in your Special Category entry.
For more information about Special Categories and the entry requirements click on the links below. .
Australia’s Wartime Experiences | The Department of Veterans’ Affairs |
Democracy Matters | The Museum of Australian Democracy |
History of Sport | The History Teachers’ Association of Australia |
Indigenous History | The National Museum of Australia |
Australian Women’s History | The National Foundation for Australian Women |
Using Primary Sources | The National Archives of Australia |
Asia and Australia | Asia Education Foundation |
Museum Exhibit | The National Museum of Australia |