Heritage Strategy: South Australia

THE CHALLENGE
The South Australian Heritage Council and the State Aboriginal Heritage Committee required a unified vision for the state's future. The challenge was to reframe heritage not as a static collection of old buildings, but as a dynamic asset that strengthens communities, environments, and the economy.

OUR APPROACH
Heritage Workshop drafted a strategy that spans deep cultural and geological time:

► Holistic Scope: We integrated built, natural, and Aboriginal heritage, reflecting shared Aboriginal, colonial, and multicultural histories.

► Modern Framework: The strategy establishes a positive, forward-looking purpose, moving away from "protection at all costs" to "valuing heritage for the future."

THE OUTCOME
Our approach offers a direction for a dynamic heritage sector, ensuring that South Australia's unique history remains relevant and valuable.