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Expert Consultants
Proven Results
Trusted Throughout Australia

For over 25 years, ACHM has been a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of cultural heritage projects. We provide our clients with confidence, clarity, and care, ensuring projects are completed on-time and on-budget, while always respecting relationships and cultural values.

From large-scale infrastructure and mining developments to community-led cultural mapping initiatives, our team delivers tailored advice, innovative solutions, and meaningful outcomes that endure.

How we support your project

ACHM delivers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support our clients in a managing cultural heritage requirements with confidence and clarity.

Let’s Get Your Project Started

Whether you’re planning a major infrastructure project, navigating regulatory requirements, or seeking expert heritage advice, ACHM is here to help.

Setting the Standard in Cultural Heritage

ACHM is more than a consultancy — we are a trusted partner with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results:

5,000+ Projects Delivered

With expertise across energy, transport, mining, infrastructure, renewables, government, and urban development sectors, we bring unparalleled experience to every project.

Nationwide Reach, Local Insight

Our team of experts spans Australia, combining national expertise with deep local knowledge and well-established relationships with Traditional Owner groups.

Certified & Compliant

Our safety, quality, and environmental systems are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

ACHM staff member holding a baby kangaroo

The Values That Guide Our Work

Our values are the foundation of everything we do, guiding our approach to every project and partnership:

Collaboration

By working closely with clients, Traditional Owners, and stakeholders, we deliver outcomes that reflect shared goals and mutual respect.

Respect

We acknowledge the deep histories, cultures, and traditions of First Nations peoples, ensuring that every project reflects a commitment to preserving and celebrating cultural heritage.

Empathy

Understanding diverse perspectives is at the heart of our work. We listen deeply, act with cultural sensitivity, and approach every project with integrity and care.

Accountability

We take full responsibility for our work, our impact, and our commitments, ensuring that we always act with professionalism and responsibility.

Transparency

Open and honest communication is key to building trust. We prioritise clarity and ethical practices in every interaction.

Excellence

We set the benchmark for cultural heritage consultancy, delivering innovative, precise, and high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.

Testimonials

Mandy Edwards

Sector Manager | Millar Merrigan

ACHM has consistently provided us with expert advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, including the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans. They’re great to work with—professional, competitively priced, and reliable in meeting timeframes. Their practical approach and responsiveness make them a valued partner on our projects.

Ed Armstrong

Chief Executive Officer | Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

ACHM are engaged extensively across Banjima Country and they provide exceptional expertise, professionalism, customer service and a genuine passion for preserving and promoting cultural heritage. ACHM goes beyond mere consultancy through consistently delivering professional services, solutions and best practice in every thing they do.

Jordan Bell

Senior Development Manager | Dav Consulting

We recently engaged ACHM to manage extensive Cultural Heritage Artefact Salvage Operations for an expansive and complex greenfields development site on north side of Melbourne. The diligence, open communication, efficiency and positive outcomes achieved by the ACHM Team, including in their coordination and management of the local RAP, was first class, and made my job as Development Manager substantially easier. Cannot recommend highly enough

Chris Monahan

Senior Development Manager | Avid

I have been a client of ACHM for over a decade and have engaged their services across four large-scale projects. Throughout this time, their dedication and professionalism have remained consistently impressive. ACHM excels at managing client expectations while operating sensitively within complex environments. They are highly skilled at guiding clients through cultural heritage approval processes, striking the delicate balance between client priorities and cultural sensitivities. I highly recommend ACHM for their expertise and commitment.

Fionna Warren and Chanz Crowley

ABIGroup

We wish to thank yourself, Erica Walther and Shaun Canning who have at all times been professional, free to discuss potential options and provide feedback on the status of the Cultural Heritage Management Plans. We have found the ACHM team to be knowledgeable and very easy to deal with.

Dylan McWhinney

Environmental Coordinator, GMW Connections Project

ACHM have provided us with numerous due diligence assessments and Cultural Heritage Management Plans to both standard and complex level. They approach their scope with our project timeframes and budgets in mind, and I know I can rely on them to get the best outcome for these projects. ACHM provide pragmatic staff with great traditional owner relationships allowing for quick turnaround times.

Mandy Edwards

Sector Manager | Millar Merrigan

ACHM has consistently provided us with expert advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, including the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans. They’re great to work with—professional, competitively priced, and reliable in meeting timeframes. Their practical approach and responsiveness make them a valued partner on our projects.

Ed Armstrong

Chief Executive Officer | Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

ACHM are engaged extensively across Banjima Country and they provide exceptional expertise, professionalism, customer service and a genuine passion for preserving and promoting cultural heritage. ACHM goes beyond mere consultancy through consistently delivering professional services, solutions and best practice in every thing they do.

Jordan Bell

Senior Development Manager | Dav Consulting

We recently engaged ACHM to manage extensive Cultural Heritage Artefact Salvage Operations for an expansive and complex greenfields development site on north side of Melbourne. The diligence, open communication, efficiency and positive outcomes achieved by the ACHM Team, including in their coordination and management of the local RAP, was first class, and made my job as Development Manager substantially easier. Cannot recommend highly enough

Chris Monahan

Senior Development Manager | Avid

I have been a client of ACHM for over a decade and have engaged their services across four large-scale projects. Throughout this time, their dedication and professionalism have remained consistently impressive. ACHM excels at managing client expectations while operating sensitively within complex environments. They are highly skilled at guiding clients through cultural heritage approval processes, striking the delicate balance between client priorities and cultural sensitivities. I highly recommend ACHM for their expertise and commitment.

Fionna Warren and Chanz Crowley

ABIGroup

We wish to thank yourself, Erica Walther and Shaun Canning who have at all times been professional, free to discuss potential options and provide feedback on the status of the Cultural Heritage Management Plans. We have found the ACHM team to be knowledgeable and very easy to deal with.

Dylan McWhinney

Environmental Coordinator, GMW Connections Project

ACHM have provided us with numerous due diligence assessments and Cultural Heritage Management Plans to both standard and complex level. They approach their scope with our project timeframes and budgets in mind, and I know I can rely on them to get the best outcome for these projects. ACHM provide pragmatic staff with great traditional owner relationships allowing for quick turnaround times.

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Explore Our Services

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Meet our Team

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View Our Projects

See how we’ve helped clients across Australia achieve meaningful outcomes while honouring cultural heritage.

Need Expert Cultural Heritage Support for Your Project?

ACHM is here to help. Call us today on 1300 724 913 or email us for more information.