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Freedom of Information Inquiry, Vic

We recently gave evidence to the Victorian government’s Inquiry into the operation of the Freedom of Information Act. Here’s what we said

Victorian Parliamentary Apology

”Today we acknowledge a shameful chapter in our history and the experience of a group of Victorians who have fought for a long time to be heard”

More Victorian Ward Records Accessible

Records about State Wards in Victoria from 1864-1923) have been made available online

A New, Old Story on Find & Connect

New pages on Find & Connect tell an old story, including a public standoff, charges laid, and an attempt to return poor children to their families

Victorian Redress Scheme Announced

Announcement of a Victorian redress scheme.

Records from Victorian institutions newly available

The records are called ‘Voluntary Children’s Homes Files’ and they document interactions between the Victorian state government and various institutions run by charitable or church organisations
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Support Service Series – Open Place Victoria

The Support Service Series showcases Find & Connect Services in each state. Open Place is Based in Victoria
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Encounters with the Immigrants’ Home – part 2

This is Part 2 of our blog post by guest author, Helen Morgan, for National Family History Month.
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Encounters with the Immigrants’ Home – part 1

For National Family History Month, we are publishing a blog post (in two parts) by Helen Morgan, Senior Research Fellow at the eScholarship Research Centre.
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A proactive approach to access

tn_jigsawmotifcrop3 Discussions about access to records for Care Leavers often focus on issues like redaction and the complex web of legal mechanisms governing who can and cannot consult records. But proactive disclosure of information also plays an integral role in providing access to records.
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