Manning Clark House Inc (MCH) is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to promote, encourage and nurture the production and communication (especially but not only) of Australian history and literature, the literature of Australian history, and of visual and performing art works; and to promote and encourage vigorous discussion and debate in Australian society on issues of public importance and in all areas of scholarly interest. These aims are realised through events like addresses, seminars, debates, conferences, exhibitions and performances, book launches, readings and social gatherings in the home of Manning and Dymphna Clark in Forrest, Canberra, and elsewhere. A number of Residential Fellows conducting research in Canberra are hosted in the house.
MCH is funded by donations and membership fees, as well as grants from the Australian National University, philanthropic organisations and government agencies.