17/08/2026
The Sydney program continued our international staff exchange with workshops on Indigenous cultural heritage, historic archaeology and built heritage, followed by visits to some of Sydney's most significant heritage places.
Over the week, the group explored White Bay Power Station with Wayne Johnson of Placemaking NSW, toured Hyde Park Barracks with Museums of History , visited the Sydney Opera House with Alan Croker, and concluded the week with a cultural experience on Sydney Harbour with Tribal Warrior .
The program also included an afternoon with the National Trust , where David Burdon, the Trust’s Conservation Director, presented on the organisation's conservation, adaptive reuse and placemaking work. Ibisoku also delivered a presentation on their heritage practice and projects in Japan, followed by discussion and knowledge sharing with staff.
The visit provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss conservation practice and strengthen professional relationships across both organisations.
