Members' Social EventAnnual Weekend of Ideas Arthur Boyd's portrait of Manning Clark
Many events are held throughout the year. Photographer: Peter Hislop

What is Manning Clark House?

Manning Clark House Inc (MCH) is a lively cultural and scholarly centre based in Canberra at the former home of historian Manning Clark and linguist Dymphna Clark.

With its strong national base, MCH provides opportunities for the whole community to debate and discuss contemporary issues and ideas, through a program of conferences, seminars, fora, publishing, and community, arts and cultural events.



Position Vacant - Director Manning Clark House

We seek a full-time Director based in Canberra with imagination, flair, networking and friend- and fund-raising abilities, and administrative competence who is committed to the work of MCH.

Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend functions. The remuneration is $80,000 p.a., indexed, plus superannuation. Applications close 24th August and the position is available from mid-September.

Click on this link to view the job description, selection criteria and application process.

If you know someone who would be just right, pass this on to them!


Manning Clark House's MCH Forum:

In order to include people from all over Australia and the world in "the Great Conversations", Manning Clark House has MCH Forum.
There you're able to read and debate interesting articles contributed by our members, or find a soapbox of your own!


Click to visit MCH Forum

Coming Events:


Wednesday 4 August
Kristin Otto - author of Capital – (wine and cheese at MCH)


Click on this link to see details of all our upcoming events