- Free family history sessions to be held in Morawa, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet, Meekatharra, Cue, Mullewa and Geraldton between 4-8 August 2025
- Program designed to reconnect First Nations peoples with their family ancestry
- Aboriginal people can access restricted State Government records and online archives
Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Mid West this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
The AHWA team will visit Morawa, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet, Meekatharra, Cue, Mullewa and Geraldton between Monday, 4 August and Friday, 8 August 2025, to provide historical research services and help Aboriginal people access records about themselves and their ancestors.
Delivered alongside the State Library's Storylines program, these sessions are an opportunity for Aboriginal people to learn about their family history, access historical photographs, and engage with AHWA's truth-telling projects.
The AHWA team are experienced researchers from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sports, who assist Aboriginal people in accessing historical State Government records about themselves and their ancestors in a culturally secure manner.
The Storylines archive, managed by the State Library, is an online platform featuring more than 12,000 photographs and historical documents. It helps Aboriginal people explore and connect with family and community histories in a culturally safe space.
To find out more about the Mid West sessions, visit: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events
As stated by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:
"These sessions are a powerful way for Aboriginal people to learn more about where they come from, and to start the journey of reconnecting with family, history and place.
"They also offer a unique opportunity to explore the vast archive of historical photos, records and stories available through Storylines and the AHWA team.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to ensuring all Aboriginal people can access their personal and family history records - and road trips like this one are a vital part of that commitment.
"If you're in the Mid West and want to know more about your family's past, come on down for a chat with the team."
