This document discusses using geolocation and audio walking tours to create self-guided local history tours. It notes that local history could be at risk without innovative solutions. The document proposes creating audio recordings with relevant equipment and software, and collaborating with the community to amplify underrepresented voices and stories. Partnerships could help provide skills and resources to develop the tours, with the goal of engaging the public in local history.

1. Walk this way:
Using geolocation for self-guided
local history audio walking tours.
Teishan Ahearne,
Moreland City Libraries.

2. Is local history
doomed?

3. The problem is also
an opportunity.

4. City of
Moreland LGA.

5. Artwork by Noel Counihan and photograph of
Counihan in the cage.

16. Budget?
Audio recording equipment
Audio editing software
Audio production skills
Graphic design software and skills
Media and promotion

19. • Collaborate with your community
• Who’s voices aren’t being heard? Work
to amplify them
• Assess your skills and resources
• Find partnerships
• (Ideally) find some money
Re-cap

20. Get in touch:
Email: tahearne@moreland.vic.gov.au
Twitter: @overdueitems
Questions?