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The Labour History Society of South Australia aims to study, record and celebrate the diversity of working life, labour traditions and social history.
The Labour History Society of South Australia aims to study, record and celebrate the diversity of working life, labour traditions and social history.
We are the South Australian branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History. Since 1987, we have fostered discussion and engagement about labour history across the community. Our members include activists, researchers, students, teachers, academics and others with a shared interest in the histories of work, politics and social change.
We are the South Australian branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History. Since 1987, we have fostered discussion and engagement about labour history across the community. Our members include activists, researchers, students, teachers, academics and others with a shared interest in the histories of work, politics and social change.
Our activities include regular meetings, talks, conferences and the publication of a newsletter.
Our activities include regular meetings, talks, conferences and the publication of a newsletter.
Frank Bongiorno addresses the 2026 State Conference on 'Why Labour History Still Matters', Adelaide University
Read our latest newsletter
Read our latest newsletter
Autumn 2026
Yianni Cartledge presents on Ikarian migration to South Australia, 2025
Skye Krichauff and Robert Foster present on the South Australian frontier and its legacies, 2025
Next Public Meeting:
Next Public Meeting:
Annual General Meeting:
Annual General Meeting:
Timor-Leste Independence - Then and Now
Timor-Leste Independence - Then and Now
Join the Labour History Society (South Australia) for a public meeting exploring the history and legacy of Timor-Leste's struggle for independence, followed by our 2026 Annual General Meeting.
From the Indonesian invasion of 1975 through decades of occupation and resistance, the East Timorese people fought an extraordinary struggle for self-determination. The campaign for independence inspired a powerful international solidarity movement, including in Australia, where trade unionists, activists and community organisations played an important role in supporting the Timorese cause.
Twenty-four years after independence, Timor-Leste continues to confront major political and economic challenges, including ongoing disputes with Australia over oil and gas resources in the Timor Sea. Our speakers will reflect on both the history of the independence struggle and the issues shaping Timor-Leste today.
Speakers: Andy Alcock and Sandra Dann
At 3.30pm, immediately following the discussion, the Labour History Society (SA) will hold its Annual General Meeting. All executive positions will be declared vacant, and members are warmly encouraged to attend, nominate for the Executive, and help shape the Society's activities over the coming year.
Image: Students Association Executive and Social Action Poster, 1983, Richard Eves Collection (Noel Butlin Archives Centre
Box Factory Community Centre
59 Regent St South, Adelaide, 5000
Sunday 30 August
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Free event
Tom Sheridan Scholarship
Tom Sheridan Scholarship
Each year the Branch offers the Tom Sheridan Scholarship to an honours or postgraduate student researching or working in the fields of labour or social history. Valued at up to $1,000, the award includes a year’s membership of the Branch.
View the drop down menu for more information. Applications for 2026 have now closed.
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