Historian in Residence

The Historians in Residence program helps fill the missing gaps in our region’s history.

Historians in Residence - Research Revealed

Join us as Historian in Residence, Dr Kate Kirby presents fascinating insights into Sunshine Coast history.

• Dr Kate Kirby - Topic: Bounce, sprint, and spirit: three stories of Sunshine Coast sport history.

Location	Date and Time	Registration
Landsborough Museum	Friday 18 July 2025 10–11am	Register

Free. Registration essential. Includes morning tea.

Community invitation
You are invited to help fill in the missing gaps in Sunshine Coast’s history. Share your knowledge and photos on the historians’ chosen topic at any time. To participate, contact Cultural Heritage Services by emailing [email protected] or phone 5420 8600. 

Historian in Residence Program 2025-2026

Sunshine Coast Council is calling for historians to join their residency program to help fill the missing gaps in our region’s history.

This is the fifth year of the Sunshine Coast Historian in Residence Program.

There are two contract positions available for qualified and experienced historians or other relevant professionals, with a stipend of $12,500 per historian.

This flexible program is linked to the following sites where historians can access council’s collections:

1. Heritage Library, Nambour
2. Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct or Landsborough Museum, Glass House Mountains.

Immerse yourself in a project that will reveal, document, and showcase Sunshine Coast’s heritage.

To find out more about the program and to apply, download:

• Guidelines
• Application Form

Submissions close 16 August 2025.

For enquiries contact [email protected] or phone 5420 8600.

This program is supported by the Arts and Heritage Levy.