Indigenous Resources
Please Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the following resources may contain names or images of deceased persons in photographs or printed material.
Western Riverina Libraries acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of the land and water and we pay our respect to elder’s past, present and emerging.
Western Riverina Libraries holds several books and manuscripts that can be accessed either within the library or online. To view the full catalogue, search here or browse through the publications listed below.
We have also put together a list of online Indigenous resources that may help you with your research:
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
The custodian of records created by the Aborigines Protection and Welfare Boards, who operated from 1883 until 1969 and who were the main government agency responsible for administering legislation relating to Aboriginal people of NSW. They operate the Family Records Service to help Aboriginal people in NSW access records about themselves and their families. To access the records, you must complete an application form.
State Library of NSW
The State Library of NSW has an online index, the Australian Indigenous Index (INFOKOORI), which is a biographical index to the Koori Mail newspaper, the Dawn and New Dawn magazines (1952-1975), Our Aim newsletter (1907-1961), Identity magazine (1971-1982) and various other newspaper and magazine articles.
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies
AIATSIS provides a range of services and has a large collection of resources for Indigenous people. The family history page is particularly useful. They also have a Biographical Index (ABI) which is a personal name index to published material held in their library.
National Library of Australia
A large range of resources relating to Indigenous people including pictures and photographs.
Link-up NSW
A family tracing and reunion service which helps Aboriginal people separated from their families.