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Collections WA has a responsibility to preserve and make accessible the history and culture of Western Australia in all its various forms. The intention of Collections WA is to support research, and to reveal actions of the past that have impacted upon communities, families, and individuals.

In doing so, Collections WA acknowledges the need to respond sensitively and appropriately in cases when accessing this material may be confronting to Aboriginal visitors and clients.

Please also note: Some historical materials within this portal may include language or opinions that today are considered inappropriate or even offensive. Collections WA does not endorse this language and apologises for any distress caused.

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Collections WA brings together collections from libraries, galleries, museums, archives, historical societies, cultural organisations, community groups and other collecting organisations across Western Australia.

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If you are contacting us regarding content on the site such as records, stories, and topics, do not use this form. Instead, use the Item Feedback link which can be found on most pages. If the page does not have an Item Feedback link you can find the contact details for any organisation contributing to Collections WA by clicking on their name at https://collectionswa.net.au/organisations and then clicking on the Contact tab on the subsequent page.

For enquiries directed at the developers of the site, rather than an organisation contributing content, please scroll down to find the contact form. When you use this form, both AMaGA and the WA Museum will receive your message. AMaGA will be able to help you with general queries, and the WA Museum will be able to help you with technical queries.

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