Audiovisual Archive

AIATSIS Audiovisual Archive holds the world's premier collection of moving image, recorded sound and photographic materials relating to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. 

The role of the Audiovisual Archive is to ensure the safety and longevity of the materials, and to migrate the information onto the latest technologies so that it remains accessible for future generations of Australians.

The majority of the items held in the Audiovisual Archive represent the primary results of field research funded by the AIATSIS Research Grants Program as well as historical and contemporary items which have been deposited by individuals, families or organisations for safe-keeping and appropriate access.  The material is unique and irreplaceable and provides an invaluable link between past, present and future generations of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Audiovisual Archive visits are by appointment. Contact the AVA.

Print materials in all formats including manuscript materials, serials, language materials, books, rare books, and the records of organisations, art catalogues, newspapers and newspaper clippings, maps, posters and kits, microforms and CD ROMS are available in the Library.