Please contact the Archivist, ISMAPNG Archives and Heritage – Sydney.
Postal Address: PO Box 284 Petersham, NSW 2049
Email: ismapngarchives@ismapng.org.au
Website: https://institute.mercy.org.au/about-us/archives-and-heritage/
NOTE: According to the ISMAPNG website, the Archives are currently closed to the public, with the exception of requests of medical or care leaver records. Their website states: “No external research requests or inquiries will be processed except those received from individuals requesting copies of their medical or care leaver records. Please be aware that a response may take some time.” The ISMAPNG Archives have confirmed they can process direct care leaver requests however cannot respond to any family history requests. The website notes they will reopen on 1 October 2025.
St Brigid’s Industrial School Records consist of ‘anecdotal history’ about the institution and its staff. For example, there is information and names of Sisters who resided there, photographs, some original accounts, receipts. According to the publication A Piece of the Story (1999), no original documents regarding admissions or employment exist.
Access to records is available to former residents and their families. For access to these records please contact the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre.