Archives



Good Samaritan Archives

The Archives of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan are located in Toxteth House in Glebe (Sydney, New South Wales). The Good Samaritan Archives contain a comprehensive set of records generated by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and the institutions run by them, such as schools, orphanages, women’s refuges and homes for the aged…

Port Pirie Catholic Diocesan Office

The Catholic Diocese of Port Pirie has been an independent Diocese since 1887. The Port Pirie Catholic Diocese covers most of the state of South Australia, from near Clare up to and including Uluru. The Port Pirie Catholic Diocesan Office holds records of the Sacred Heart Orphanage in Crystal Brook. Access Conditions To enquire about…

Professional Standards Office Records Service of the Catholic Church

The Professional Standards Office Records Service of the Catholic Church manages the provision of access to records for former residents of Catholic Residential Facilities. Access Conditions Please contact the Professional Standards Office for an application form and information regarding procedures and conditions with regard to accessing information from records held by this office. The Professional…

Sisters of St Joseph Archives, Adelaide

The Sisters of St Joseph Archives, Adelaide holds the historical and general records related to the work of the Sisters of St Joseph in South Australia. The Archives holds no personal information. All personal records relating to Homes run by the Sisters of St Joseph are held by the Professional Standards Office Records Service of…

State Records of South Australia

State Records of South Australia is the government archives of South Australia and holds a large part of the state’s official documentary heritage, including records relating to institutions for children. Access Conditions Many records relating to institutions for children in South Australia are subject to access restrictions. Records which contain a high level of sensitive…

Anglicare SA

Anglicare SA was the new name for Anglican Community Services from 1997. While Anglicare SA was still under local control, it became part of a national network of Anglican caring agencies.

State Library of South Australia

The State Library of South Australia is the largest public reference library in South Australia with a collection focus on South Australian information. The Library’s archival collection includes manuscripts, photographs, oral history recordings and film. The Library has a collection of newspapers and general reference books and journals. Researchers can have access to documents and…

Diocesan Archives Centre, Anglican Diocese of Adelaide

The Diocesan Archives Centre, Anglican Diocese of Adelaide was established in 1998. The Archives collect, preserve and make available historical records of the Anglican Church in South Australia. The Diocesan Archives Centre manages access to records related to former Church of England and Anglican Children’s Homes and Social Welfare Bureau’s. The Archives also manage access…

yourtown

yourtown was created in 2016, it was formerly known as BoysTown Ltd. The organisation provides a range of services to young people, including education, counselling, peer support, employment and social welfare services. The organisation dates back to 1961 and BoysTown Beaudesert, a children’s Home that closed in 2001. In 2016, the organisation explained the reasons…

Catholic Diocese of Cairns

The Catholic Diocese of Cairns came into being on 8 July 1941. (Previously it was known as the Vicariate Apostolic of Cooktown). The Archives of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns are located at Bishop House.