Aboriginal Family History Session

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Pinjarra Aboriginal family history information session


Register for a FREE Aboriginal family history information session with the Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) team.










Find out how AHWA can help you research your family’s past through their rich collection of historical records and photographs — and learn about other key archives that hold important pieces of Aboriginal family history.


The AHWA team are experts in helping Aboriginal people access restricted State Government Welfare records that may contain personal information about themselves and their ancestors. These records, which span the period from 1886 to 1972, are closed to the public due to the personal and sensitive nature of information.


This session is a great opportunity to find out about Aboriginal family history records, and to learn about AHWA’s resources and projects.


Mandja NAIDOC Dandjoo Yoki Community Day


You can also visit their stall at the Mandja NAIDOC Dandjoo Yoki Community Day at the Western Foreshore in Mandurah on Saturday 22 November 2025, between 11am and 2pm.


More family history sessions


Date and time Location Venue

Thursday 20 November 2025 

10:30am to 12:30pm 
Byford Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre, 38 Mead Street, Byford

Thursday 20 November 2025

3pm to 5pm 
Mandurah Winjan Aboriginal Corporation hall, 19 Alderley Place, Coodanup

Friday 21 November 2025

10am to 12pm
Waroona Waroona Community Resource Centre,10 Henning Street, Waroona


Register


To register your attendance, please contact:


Leanne McDonagh, Cultural Engagement Officer, AHWA
Telephone 08 9427 3154
Email ahwa.outreach@cits.wa.gov.au

 



Artwork (below): Beeliar Nyoons by Justin Martin.


Artwork by Beeliar Nyoons by Justin Martin, Aboriginal dot painting style artwork featuring blue and purple as main colours with an aquatic theme including fish and turtles

Event Details

 Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: 1 George Street, Pinjarra

Venue: Edenvale Community Meeting Room

Cost: Free

Category: General, Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Seniors, Family

Drink and food sales

Parking

Toilets

Enquiries

Contact: Leanne McDonagh

Organisation: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport - Aboriginal History WA

Position: Cultural Engagement Officer

Phone: 08 9427 3154

Email: ahwa.outreach@cits.wa.gov.au

Website: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/department/events

Event Date(s)

  • Friday 21st November 2025

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