Childers Historical Complex

17/05/2026

What a day we had last week at the 5th Annual Childers Heritage Day. There were events and open buildings all over town, not just at our Complex. Here are some highlights of our day.
We had several new displays on our grounds and unfortunately we had a cancellation from our blacksmith who was unwell. Uke and Me offered entertainment after the orchestra had finished. There were games for the kids (and adults) to play. This year was also a celebration of the 50th Year of our Society. - Looking forward to next year.

06/05/2026

It was sad to hear of the passing of one of our long-time life members last week. Heather June Parry OAM was the IDHS treasurer and an active member for over 33 years as well as being an active member of many other societies and causes in Childers over her lifetime. Heather was a Childers local, attending school here and working in Childers all of her life. Including-
Librarian, Childers Library, Isis Shire Council (now Bundaberg Regional Council), 1998-2006.
Former Sunday School Teacher, Methodist Church Isis, (now Uniting Church).
Treasurer and active volunteer, Isis District Hospital Auxiliary.
Former Executive Committee Member and Treasurer, Isis Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.
Isis Croquet Club • Member since 1984, Life Member in 2009, Treasurer since 2010.
Justice of the Peace, over 60 years.
Australia Day Citizen Award, Isis Shire Council, 2009.
Heather was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2023 for her services to the community in Isis District.
Heather passed away in Childers on 29 April 2026, Aged 84 years.
We here at the Historical Society have appreciated her contributions over the many years, both as an active member, contributing to our many activities and fundraising events, as well as her excellent, and often commended, abilities as our treasurer.
May she rest in peace.

01/05/2026

Today marks 1 week until the 5th Childers Heritage Day kicks off on Saturday 9th May, 2026 across Childers. Come celebrate 50 years of the Isis District Historical Society Inc, your hosts of this event. This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival and the National Trust.

May 2nd & 3rd May is your last chance to see our Pop-up exhibition at the Childers Art Space (CHARTS) in the Palace Building. It is celebrating 50 years of ‘Preserving our Past for the Future’. A new exhibition will commence at 2pm on Heritage Day.

Be sure not to miss our Headliner Dan Davie – 2-times World Champion Blacksmith at the Childers Historical Complex in Taylor Street. Much More to see!!!

Heritage Day kicks with off at the Apple Tree Creek Markets from 7am, while all events and Open House in Childers start at 9am.

Refer to our 4-page program for more details. Please note the Childers C.W.A. will be serving Delicious Devonshire Teas from 9.30 until 1pm and not the times in our program. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Give Mum a Special Treat the day before her Big Day on Sunday 10th May!!!

A Huge Thank You goes out to all our Sponsors and Supporters!!! We couldn’t have done this without you!!!

01/05/2026

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Isis District Historical Society with a special pop-up exhibition at Childers Arts Space from Tuesday 28 April.

The exhibition traces the society’s beginnings in 1975 through to the opening of the Childers Historical Complex in 1988.

See how the society’s dedicated volunteers have helped to honour and share the history of the region as part of their ongoing commitment to “preserving our past for the future”.

Find out more in the Bundaberg Region Australian Heritage Festival program 🔎 https://bunrc.au/r/AHF-26

27/04/2026

Pop-up to the Pop-up!!!

27/04/2026

Don't forget to Pop-upstairs to our Pop-up exhibition at the Childers Art Space in the Palace Building (CHARTS). Opens today only until May 3rd. Help celebrate 50 years of the Isis District Historical Society Inc. 'Preserving our Past for the Future'. Featured is the former Woodgate Surf Life Saving Club's Shark Alarm, plates off the HMS Bounty, old Kitchen gadgets, a horn from a steam-powered loco and much more. This a preview of things to come at the 5th Childers Heritage Day on May 9th, 2026. A new exhibition will open on May 9th at 2 pm named ‘Metal in Motion’ by Kevin Dekker. This is a free event and open to everyone.
The updated Childers Pavement Gallery brochure will also be available. This version has been refreshed and reordered to follow the trail as it is experienced in person. In addition to this, the Palace Hotel Commemorative Trail will be re-launched (renamed 10 x Memory Boxes) and have engaged Sam Di Mauro, the artist behind both the Trail and the Memorial Wall, to deliver an Artist Talk at 12.30 pm.

24/04/2026

LEST WE FORGET

27/03/2026

Put this event on your Calendar you won't want to miss it!!!

13/01/2026

Childers Historical Complex allows you to drop off your recycling cans and bottles. We also have firewood for you to stock up for the up and coming winter!

We wish to advise we will be closed for Australia Day!

If you would like to volunteer we welcome your application by emailing [email protected] or ring us on 0490 004 694.

01/01/2026