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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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Behind the Scenes at Subiaco Museum

Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

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Trove features Collections WA

Thursday, 18 November, 2021

We now have over a dozen organisations exporting over 10,000 records to Trove!

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Collections WA Case Studies - City of Armadale History House

Tuesday, 16 November, 2021

Christen Bell from the City of Armadale shares his experience using Collections WA.

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Collections WA Case Studies - Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum

Tuesday, 16 November, 2021

David Theodore from the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum shares his experience using Collections WA.

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Collections WA Case Studies - Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Tuesday, 16 November, 2021

Ros Malone from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School shares her experience using Collections WA.

ABC news article about the launch of Collections WA

ABC News Online Covers the Launch of Collections WA

Wednesday, 10 June, 2020

Read the full story at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-10/wa-museum-collections-go-online/12338446

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GWN Covers the Launch of Collections WA

Wednesday, 10 June, 2020

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