Welcome to the website of the Heritage Branch (formerly Heritage Office), Department of Planning, a State government agency based in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.
The mission of the Heritage Branch is "working with the community to know, value and care for our heritage".
Heritage is evidence of our history. Conserving our heritage helps us to understand our past, and to contribute to the lives of future generations. It gives us a sense of continuity and belonging to the place where we live.
The work of the Heritage Branch includes:
- working with communities to help them identify their important places and objects;
- providing guidance on how to look after heritage items;
- supporting community heritage projects through funding and advice;
- maintaining the NSW Heritage Database, an online list of all statutory heritage items in NSW.
The work of the Heritage Branch is guided by the
Heritage Council of NSW, a body appointed by The Hon. Frank Sartor MP, Minister responsible for heritage in NSW, to reflect a cross-section of community, government and conservation expertise.
The Heritage Branch is located in the former King's School building located on the banks of the Parramatta River. To find out more about this historic site go to our interpretation interactive tour.
Through our website you can find out more about the rich and diverse heritage of NSW. You can also check the NSW heritage database to find out if a place is listed, or download guidelines and publications on heritage policy and management.
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