Snapshots of life in children’s homes showcases photographs recently added to www.findandconnect.gov.au
Records that were not available or hard to find are now accessible to child migrants & “Little Brothers”
Photographs play an important role on Find & Connect, from providing a tangible image of childhood to stimulating memories.
Innovative ways to fill gaps in records are providing important details to former residents of institutions where records are missing
WATCH: Family history presents many challenges for children who grew up in out-of-home care and their relatives, but is a crucial step towards justice and recognition.
Records can turn up in the least expected places, and sometimes with a little help from The Seekers
In NAIDOC week, improving records access for Stolen Generations should be a priority for archives everywhere. This training is still available, just as important as it was when first posted in 2021, and provided free.
Much of the country shivered through an arctic start to winter, but what was life like in institutions as the weather turned cold?
Additional pages, easier searching and more records – our update on Western Australia
We’ve added new information about St Vincent de Paul orphanages in Victoria, including 3 new pages.
Dec 18, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
