Tuesday 15 September 2009 is the date of the official launch of the Now and Then website which uses wiki technology to enable communities to share information about their cultural heritage.
With funding from the .auDA Foundation, the Collections Council of Australia has worked in partnership with the Mallala and Districts Historical Committee in regional South Australia to develop this community heritage wiki.
Click HERE to view the invitation for the launch event.
Click HERE to download the Collections Council's media release about the launch.
Click HERE to view a postcard promoting the Now and Then wiki. (Contact the Collections Council to request a supply of these cards.)
The Collections Council congratulates all who have contributed to the project thus far, and extends special thanks to:
- Mr Steven Griffiths MP JP, State Member for Goyder, for kindly agreeing to officiate at the launch
- Collections Connections Project Manager, Mr Darren Peacock
- The Mallala Museum committee, chaired by Mr Marcus Strudwicke
- Orbit Design and Mr Jerry Pendleton for graphic design services
- Soul Solutions and Mr John O'Brien for web and wiki development services
Click HERE to visit the Now and Then wiki, and learn about the places, people, events, organisations and things that represent Mallala's history and heritage. You can also add your own information, including memories of Mallala!