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On International Migrants Day, we celebrate the migrants who’ve helped shape Australia. 🌏   In this video, Elizabeth Cameron Dalman and Andreas Dalman share insights into their family's Dutch-Australian history, highlighting one of the many fascinating stories we’ve helped preserve as part of the Dutch-Australia shared histories project. Over the course of the project, we’ve digitised more than 1,280 Dutch migration records, making them easily accessible online. These records reveal remarkable migration stories and deepen our understanding of Australia and the Netherlands in the years after the Second World War. Visit our website to learn more about these records and discover more Dutch migrant stories: https://bit.ly/41O1Men This project was assisted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Australia. Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Embassy and Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia #InternationalMigrantsDay

We’re excited to unveil our new display at National Archives of Australia in Canberra, which celebrates the final stage of the Dutch-Australian Shared Histories project. Over 1,280 Dutch migration records were digitised as part of this project, making them easily accessible online. The design draws inspiration from traditional Delft tiles and features the faces of many Dutch migrants whose records were digitised during this initiative. Visit our website to learn about these records and discover more Dutch-Australian migrant stories: https://bit.ly/41O1Men This project was assisted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Australia. Nationaal Archief Huygens Instituut Embassy and Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia

Last week, we celebrated the launch of ‘20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ exhibition at National Archives of Australia in Canberra. Officially opened by Dr Stuart Miller AM, the competition’s founder and patron, this free exhibition captures the remarkable flora, fauna, and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. On the night, Simon Froude, Director-General of National Archives, shared insights on how contemporary photography serves as a powerful tool for sparking conversations and igniting passion for nature conservation. 🌍📸   A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success! 🙌 To learn more about this free exhibition, visit our website and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3Z9Ltp0 ‘20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ is a South Australian Museum exhibition supported by Australian Geographic and Dr Stuart Miller AM. Image one: Guests viewing the ‘20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ exhibition photographs.   Image two: Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year 2016 prize winner Matthew Mcintosh and 2013 finalist Stephen Zozaya.   Image three: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year catalogues. Grab a copy online: https://bit.ly/41kbOTY   Image four: Ngambri-Ngunnawal custodian Paul Girrawah House, Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year founder and patron Dr Stuart Miller AM and National Archives Director-General, Simon Froude.

Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day by shining a spotlight on our incredible arcHIVE community. 🌟✒️ The arcHIVE is National Archives’ online transcription portal where dedicated volunteers assist in describing records not yet available online. Since its launch in 2012, our volunteers have transcribed over 1.3 million record titles, which have been added to RecordSearch. Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers, we can make our records more accessible! To learn more about the arcHIVE project, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3OzcGwt Image: Volunteer Richard Blavins who has described thousands of naval ships' plans at the National Archives Preservation Facility in Canberra. Photographer Samantha Birch. #InternationalVolunteerDay

This International Day of People With Disability we’re celebrating inclusion and accessibility 🌏 At National Archives, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich experiences we offer. We’ve designed the new ‘20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ with accessibility in mind: 🧑🦽 Wheelchair access throughout the exhibition 🖼️ Photographs displayed at lower heights for better visibility 💬 Text labels in contrasting colours for improved readability We’re also working with Accessible Arts to develop our Disability Inclusion Action Plan, reinforcing our commitment to equitable access to arts and culture for all! Image: Julie Armstrong and Erika Leslie viewing ‘Bubble Net’ by Scott Portelli on display in the ’20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ exhibition, now on display in Canberra until 27 April 2025. #InternationalDayofPeopleWithDisability

Discover the remarkable flora, fauna, and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea in ‘20 years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’. On now in Canberra at National Archives of Australia, this free exhibition showcases winning entries of the renowned Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Explore how photographic techniques have evolved over the past 2 decades, from when digital cameras were limited to one category to today's advanced technologies like smartphones and drones. This free exhibition runs until 27 April 2025, so be sure to check it out! For more details and to plan your visit, head over to our website: https://bit.ly/3Z9Ltp0 ‘20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year’ is an exhibition developed by the South Australian Museum supported by Australian Geographic and Dr Stuart Miller AM. 📸 Images: Rainforest dragon(detail). Photographer: Stanley and Kaisa Breeden. Grey-headed flying-fox (detail). Photographer: Ofer Levy. Predatory Pursuit (detail). Photographer: Justin Gilligan. Temora bushfire (detail). Photographer: Nick Moir. Feathered symmetry (detail). Photographer: David Stowe. Piercing headache (detail). Photographer: Matthew McIntosh.

We recently had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the Kingdom of Tonga at National Archives of Australia in Canberra. Among our esteemed guests were Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho and the Tongan Minister for Internal Affairs, Lord Vaea. During the visit, we shared insights about archival practice and showcased records that celebrate the rich history shared between Tonga and Australia. This meeting was an inspiring exchange of knowledge, reinforcing a shared commitment to safeguarding history for future generations. Image one: Tongan Ministerial delegation with National Archives of Australia staff on the front steps of East Block. Image two: Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho and Lord Vaea, Tongan Minister for Internal Affairs, viewing records from the national archival collection. Image three: Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho and members of the Tongan Ministerial delegation viewing records from the national archival collection. Image four: Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka, Tuku'aho, members of the Tongan delegation and National Archives staff viewing the digital wall in ‘Connections / Mura gadi’ permanent exhibition.

We’ve digitised over one million Second World War service records, many unseen for 80 years! 📜✨ This ambitious project has highlighted the vital contributions of women like Merle Hare, who served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service. From 1941, over 60,000 women stepped up to serve, reshaping societal norms and leaving a lasting impact on Australia. These records are now available online, providing invaluable insights into the lives and experiences of those who served. 🌐🔍 Read about Merle’s story and learn how this project has given a new perspective on women’s service during the conflict: https://ab.co/4ft22Dp

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Australia and the Netherlands share a rich cultural history, with over 380,000 Australians identifying as having Dutch ancestry. 🇳🇱 Join us on 20 November for a free webinar, where we’ll explore Dutch-Australian migration records that have been digitised as part of a 4-year project. We’ll share the inspiring stories of migrants who journeyed from the Netherlands to build their lives in Australia, and we'll explain how to access these historical records from anywhere in the world! 🌏 Don't miss this opportunity—secure your spot and register here: https://bit.ly/3YD8ws3 The 4-year Dutch-Australian shared histories project has been assisted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Australia. Image: Mr and Mrs Berendeed (left and second from the right) welcoming the Thurston family to Australia as they arrive in Australia from the Netherlands on the ‘Castel Felice’ in Sydney, 1958. NAA: A12111, 1/1958/4/10 Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Embassy and Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia