2026 National History Challenge & Australian History Competition Launch

An opportunity for primary and secondary teachers to learn about the 2026 NHC theme, the AHC and explore a range of classroom resources.

The ACT HTA invites you to the launch of the National History Challenge and Australian History Competition for 2026.

This year we have invited young historians who entered the challenge in 2025 to speak about their work and the NHC. Members of the ACT History Teachers' Association will speak about this competition, as well as the Australian History Competition.

Cultural Institutions will also be present to connect with educators and to share relevant learning material and resources. These include the Australian War Memorial,Department of Veteran Affairs, National Library of Australia, Museum of Australian Democracy and more.

The event is free, due to the generous support of the HTAA and the National Archives of Australia.

For more information on the National History Challenge, please visit their website: https://historychallenge.org.au/

Or register for the Australian History Competition at: https://australianhistorycompetition.org.au/

Date: Wednesday, 11th March 2026, 4-5.30pm

Venue: National Archives of Australia

Program to include:

Welcome and afternoon tea

Official welcome by NAA Education Team & overview of their exhibition 'Voices'

Overview of the competitions from the ACT NHC Coordinators and HTA Committee.

Presentation by Student Historians

Resource Fair with Cultural Institutions. Discuss ideas and materials with a range of history experts and education specialists