Publicity & Industry Engagement

Julian and Oi Choong, landscape architect, led the next seasonal instalment tour of the Chinese Gardens of Friendship for this group of garden enthusiasts.  

The focus was on the changed landscape offerings with the late summer/early autumn season. The previous tour was undertaken in mid-winter.

This tour was undertaken on 14 March 2026.

Julian participated in a guided tour of the Tank Stream with Sydney Water's expert natural asset and heritage team. 

It was a fascinating and informative tour, with insights into Sydney Water's stewardship, conservation and celebration of this remarkable historic and continuing important water infrastructure asset. 

This tour was undertaken on 13 March 2026.

The visit included strategic discussions with local councils, visits to key heritage sites, and tours with heritage property managers. 

It provided an opportunity to gain strategic insight into heritage-related opportunities and risks in these regions, and how heritage is a positive force for regional development and tourism.

This visit occurred from 10-12 March 2026.

Julian undertook a guided tour of the Chinese Gardens of Friendship for The Asian Arts Society of Australia. 

A focus of the tour was the concept that the Gardens in themselves are an artistic expression and creative endeavour, as much as the artistic features, artworks and sculptures are within the Gardens.  

This tour was undertaken on 2 October 2025.

Julian was part of the closing panel discussion on the future of heritage practice to reflect on how heritage can respond to the demands of technological change, evolving heritage practice, shifting societal values, and growing community expectations.

With Professor Tracy Ireland, Sally Barnes, Dr Paul Irish and Rowena Welsh-Jarrett.

This panel was held on 21 August 2025.

The segment featuring the Chinese Garden of Friendship was presented by Julian on 2ser 107.3 breakfastradio, as part of a series for the Dictionary of Sydney. 

This episode first aired on 4 November 2020.

Julian participated in the panel session at the heritage pathways symposium, focusing on the theme of mentoring in heritage practice. 

This discussion took place on 20 November 2021. 

Presentation by Julian as part of the Australia ICOMOS launch of the Burra Charter Series, titled The Burra Charter: Beyond Bricks and Mortar. 

This presentation was released on 7 July 2021 and Julian's part starts at 16:05 minutes. 

Julian was part of the visiting AICOMOS National Executive Committee team which debated the topic of: “It’s not a chip on your shoulder if they’re really out to get you” – Is Queensland unfairly underrepresented on Australia’s big heritage lists. Or does it just have an inferiority complex?

This debate was part of the NTA QLD Trust Talks conducted on 17 May 2019.