Qualitative data sources

A collection of manuscripts, books, serials, and photographic and audiovisual materials. The collection is managed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AITSIS).

Visit the Mura Collections Catalogue(Opens in a new tab/window).

An index of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander names. They come from books and articles created by, with, or about Torres Strait Islander peoples. The index is managed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AITSIS).

Visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Biographical Index(Opens in a new tab/window).

A database of Native Title cases and legislation summaries in Australia. The database is managed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AITSIS).

Visit the Native Title Law Database(Opens in a new tab/window).

A resource that documents lived experience throughout Sydney Harbour and its history. Includes:

• oral and biographic histories
• television segments
• archived documentaries
• First Nations peoples’ stories
• prominent historical figures. 

This resource is managed by Harbour Trust.

Visit the Oral History Project(Opens in a new tab/window), including their Video Library(Opens in a new tab/window) and Community Talks(Opens in a new tab/window).

Resources on land management and cultural artifacts managed by Tiwi Land Council. 

Visit the Tiwi Land Council(Opens in a new tab/window).

Oral history collection and information on Aboriginal languages and kinship systems. This resource is managed by Central Land Council. 

Visit the Central Land Council(Opens in a new tab/window).

Historical records of Australia’s servicemen and women throughout Australia’s military history. Includes:

• diaries
• records
• field research 
• medal records

This collection is managed by the National Archive of Australia.

Visit the Australian War Memorial Collection(Opens in a new tab/window). If you are looking for a family member, friend or relative who served you can look at the Indigenous Service List(Opens in a new tab/window) or search for a person(Opens in a new tab/window).

Records and oral history on topics including:

• immigration and citizenship
• war service records
• First Nations records
• intelligence and security.

You can find:

• a searchable list of names and places created from files about First Australians 
• locations where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have lived, and non-Indigenous people associated with First Nations peoples
• detailed passenger records for arrivals and departures at all Australian ports from 1924
• records on service men and women throughout Australia’s military history
• documentation of individuals’ interactions with the Australian Government. 

This collection is managed by the National Archive of Australia. 

Visit the National Archives collection(Opens in a new tab/window).

Collection of national significance about Australia and Australians. Includes:

• books
• manuscripts
• newspapers
• photographs
• oral histories
• family histories.

This collection is managed by the National Library of Australia. Photographs and newspapers available on Trove.  

Visit the National Library of Australia Catalogue(Opens in a new tab/window) and Trove website(Opens in a new tab/window).

An archive of cultural and audiovisual information in Australia. Includes:

• radio series
• video games
• home movies
• sports 
• First Nations creatives

This collection is managed by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Visit the NFSA Collection(Opens in a new tab/window) and Curated Collections(Opens in a new tab/window).

A national collection of digital data and research relating to social, political and economic affairs. This archive is managed by the Australian Data Archive.

Visit the ADA Dataverse(Opens in a new tab/window).