Intro
Aboriginal History WA is visiting the East Kimberley this September. We will be joined by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages WA.
Come and have a yarn with our teams about family history records, birth certificates and the support available to you.
Based in the State Library in Perth, we provide a free, statewide family history research service for Aboriginal people. We help people access restricted State Government records about themselves and their direct ancestors in a culturally safe manner. For example, we hold copies of many mission records, station records and personal files that were created by the former ‘Department of ‘Native Welfare’. We’ll also introduce you to other resources such as the State Library of Western Australia Storylines Program, the Berndt field notes archive and the Norman Tindale Collection.
These records can help people learn more about their family history, ancestors, communities and connections to Country.
We can help you:
The Registry team can provide information and support with:
what to do if you need help to pay for a certificate.
These are free, informal drop-in sessions. You can meet our teams, ask questions and learn what support is available.
Please note, family history research and birth certificates won’t be provided on the day, but our teams can answer your questions and help you get started.
👉 Tuesday 8 September, 10am to 2pm
📍 Outside the Child and Parent Centre, Duncan Hwy.
Find us at the Family Day coordinated by Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation, Halls Creek.
Call the Aboriginal History team on 0447 882 799 if you’ve got any questions or email ahwa.outreach@cits.wa.gov.au