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Information about State Records Freedom of Information (FOI) General Awareness course during October and November 2008. FOI General Awareness Courses 2008 |
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Details about Certificate III and Certificate IV in Recordkeeping in 2009 and the new alternative to traditional face-to-face delivery of studying via correspondence. Certificate III and IV in Recordkeeping in 2009 |
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Publicising the Christmas and New Year opening hours for State Records City and Gepps Cross Research Centres. Christmas 2008 Research Centre Hours |
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State Records Council has approved the permanent retention of all pre-1901 official records. Pre-1901 Records Made Permanent |
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State Records has recently updated the Adequate Records Management Standard and South Australian Recordkeeping Metadata Standard and created the Contracting and Official Records Standard. Across-Government Standards for Record Management |
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News item re change to October 2008 Research Centre opening hours at Gepps Cross. Change to October 2008 Sunday Opening Hours |
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Freedom of Information (FOI) training courses being conducted for public sector employees in September and October 2008. FOI Training Courses - September/October 2008 |
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News item to announce that State Records has updated its Authorised Agency Retrieval Request Form. Agency Retrieval Request Form Updated |
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To promotes the availability of Freedom of Information (FOI) Induction Training as an on-line module via ERNI, State Records E-Resource Network Initiative. Freedom of Information (ERNI) Induction Training |
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Notifying agencies that May 2007 version of the guideline for agencies making public access determinations for official records which they control is now available. Public Access Determination Guideline for Agencies |
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Finding Your Aboriginal HistoryOn This Page
The State Records of South Australia collection includes many records that can assist you with Aboriginal history research. Records relating to Aboriginal people are important sources of historical information. People of Aboriginal descent can use the records to obtain information about family members they have been separated from because of past government policies. Records relating to Aboriginal people may also provide information for native title issues. The Family History section of this site may also help you research Aboriginal history. Related Information: 
What does State Records do?State Records is the archives of State and Local Government in South Australia. The State Records Act, 1997 requires State Records to store, preserve and provide access to government records of enduring evidential or informational value. State Records is the custodian of records that have been identified as being of historical, social, or cultural value. They document the relationship between State and Local Government and the people of South Australia. Related Information:
What records do you have?Most of the records that relate to Aboriginal people were created by the Aborigines Office, the Aborigines Department and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. The government agency reference for these authorities is Government Record Group (GRG) 52. You may also find information in records created by:
What records can I access?Under the State Records Act, 1997 it is the government agency that is responsible for a record that decides whether the public can view it. Many records will be described as unrestricted or open. Researchers can view these records at a State Records Research Centre. Some records will not be open until a date in the future. Researchers may only view these records with the approval of the agency that is responsible for them. Some records have been identified as containing information that is sacred or secret. These records may only be viewed according to conditions developed in consultation with members of the Aboriginal community. Please note: Historical records may contain language that offends. Such language does not reflect the State Government's current attitude toward Aboriginal people. For further information contact the Aboriginal Access Team. Related Information:
How do I access the records?The Aboriginal Access Team can assist you to undertake your research. The Aboriginal Access Team provides a research service and gives advice about seeking permission to view restricted records. They can be contacted in person (bookings advisable), by telephone, letter, email, fax, or through SA Link-Up. Alternatively, visit a State Records Research Centre. Related Information:
What if a record is not yet open for public accessTo access a record that is not yet open for public access, you will need to get written approval from the agency responsible for the record. The Aboriginal Access Team can give advice about how to get approval. Once the responsible agency has given approval, and State Records has sighted the letter of approval, records can be viewed at a State Records Research Centre. If you are unable to visit a Research Centre, the Aboriginal Access Team can also assist via mail and email. This includes the photocopying and forwarding of information to researchers. Related Information:
What are my rights to access records?If a request for access to a record not yet open for public access, or the information contained in that record, is refused by the agency responsible, you have the right to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act, 1991 (FOI). The Act allows you to access your own records and those of deceased direct family members. Direct family members include siblings, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. The Aboriginal Access Team can help you to determine what records exist and what right of access you have to those records. Related Information:
What assistance is available to me?Aboriginal Access Team The Aboriginal Access Team can help Aboriginal people to do family history research. The team will discuss your research requirements with you and search indexes to help you to view personal information. For help with your research contact the Aboriginal Access Team via telephone, letter, fax, email, or through SA Link-Up. Finding Aids State Records has a number of finding aids, guides and indexes, to help researchers identify records relating to Aboriginal people. These include:
Please refer to the links below for details. These finding aids can help your research into:
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Copying FeesThere are no charges for copies made where the records are to assist with family re-unification. In all other cases the current charges apply. Related Information:
Who else may hold relevant records?Other Government and non-government agencies in South Australia hold information relating to Aboriginal people. Follow the links below for further details. Related Information:
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