The AVH is a collaborative project of Australian State, Territory and Commonwealth herbaria through the Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (CHAH)

The Australian Government through the Department of the Environment and Heritage.
Australian National Herbarium Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research

The Australian National Herbarium (CANB) jointly managed as part of the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research by CSIRO Plant Industry and the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
National Herbarium of New South Wales Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

The National Herbarium of New South Wales (NSW) managed as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney.
Herbarium of the Northern Territory Parks & Wildlife Commission NT

The Northern Territory Herbarium, with branches in Darwin (DNA) and Alice Springs (NT) is managed by the Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport.
Queensland Herbarium Environmental Protection Agency

The Queensland Herbarium (BRI) managed as part of the Environmental Protection Agency of the Queensland Government.
State Herbarium of South Australia Plant Biodiversity Centre

The State Herbarium of South Australia (AD) managed as part of the Plant Biodiversity Centre by the National Parks and Wildlife Division of the Department for Environment and Heritage.
Tasmanian Herbarium Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

The Tasmanian Herbarium (HO) is a section of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery which is administered by the Department of Tourism, Parks, Heritage and the Arts.
National Herbarium of Victoria Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The National Herbarium of Victoria, (MEL) managed as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation

The Western Australian Herbarium (PERTH) managed as part of the Science Division of the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Australian Biological Resources Study

The Australian Biological Resources Study is a Program within Parks Australia Division of the Department of the Environment and Heritage.