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Frank and Samantha talk about their experiences in locating and accessing their records

February 28, 2020
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This is a 5 minute video featuring Frank who was in care during the 1940s and early 1950s, and Samantha, who spent 5 years in residential and foster care in the 2000s. The video is part of the training resource: ‘Who Am I? Making Records Meaningful: Resources to guide Record-Keeping Practices which support Identity for…

Front cover of the Bringing them home report (1997)

February 28, 2020
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Australia apology over abuse in state shelters – 16 Nov 09

February 28, 2020
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Al Jazeera’s Michelle Stone reports on the apology to ‘forgotten Australians’ and former child migrants.

Trish McEwan fears the dysfunctional operation of Canberra’s Bimberi Youth Justice Centre will lead to a death in custody.

February 28, 2020
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This image was provided as part of the article ‘Bimberi whistleblower fears death in custody’ on ABC News on 29 March 2011.

Vital service … Queen Elizabeth Family Centre

February 28, 2020
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This image was provided as part of the article ‘QEII is a ‘treasured’ family anchor’ in The Canberra Times on 20 May 2013. The image shows the outside of the Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre (which was run by the Canberra Mothercraft Society) with the sign on it.

Early days … Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre

February 28, 2020
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This image was provided as part of the article ‘QEII is a ‘treasured’ family anchor’ in The Canberra Times on 20 May 2013. The image shows the outside of the Queensland Elizabeth II Family Centre (which was run by the Canberra Mothercraft Society) with the sign when it was based in Civic. This photo is…