FHWA Institutional Members

Institutional membership of FamilyHistoryWA is open to any organisation, or other body interested in the objects of the society. Institutional Members are represented in the Society by a nominee who is entitled to the same privileges as an Ordinary Member except they cannot move or second motions, vote or hold office. See By Law 9 of the FHWA bylaws for full details of Institutional Membership.To apply to join complete the Application Form and return it to the Secretary FHWA.

The Albany History Collection (AHC) was established in the 1980s to collect historical information on Albany and the surrounding regions and has since become one of Western Australia's leading local history collections.

Explore the Albany History Collection.

 

The Army Museum of Western Australia is a regional museum of the Australian Army History Unit (AAHU) network of museums throughout Austalia managed by Army reservists and assisted by volunteers.

FHWA is partnering with the museum to digitised a large collection of records for the West Australian Digital Military Library.

Explore the Army Museum of WA here.

A valuable repository about the development, society and culture of the Bassendean, Ashfield and Eden Hill communities, in which historical and current materials relating to the geographical, sociological, educational, cultural, economic and political aspects of the area are collected.

Explore the the Bassendean Local Studies Collection here.

Discover the stories of the many people who lived, worked and played in the City of Belmont which includes the sububs of  Redcliffe, Ascot, Belmont, Cloverdale, Kewdale and Rivervale. Over the years, boundaries and place names have changed, and entire communities have emerged, flourished, and faded away again.

Experience the past, share memories and immerse yourself in Belmont’s history.

Explore the Belmont City Museum here.

Birtwistle Local Studies Library is a comprehensive source of information and photographs relating to the history of the Armadale district. The library is named after eminent journalist Ivor Treharne Birtwistle (1892 – 1976), editor of The Western Mail newspaper and founding member of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society.

Explore the Birwistle Local Studies Library here.

The Broome Public Library holds a range of special collections, including:  

        Oral history collection.

        Broome Local Studies (history, natural history, culture etc).
        Family history resources.

Explore the Broome Public Library here

In the Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre, the City of Bunbury has brought together state of the art exhibition facilities and contemporary museum practice within one of the city’s best-loved buildings, the 1886 Bunbury Boys School.


For further information visit Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

The Capel District Cemeteries Project (Inc) began in 2017 with a core of family members, local history buffs and the wider community that were keen to share the stories of those interred in the cemeteries of Capel Shire. The registers will be updated as further information becomes available.


For information about the project visit Capel District Cemetery Project

Carnamah is a town and farming community 300 kilometres north of Perth in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The Carnamah Historical Society was formed  in 1983 to collect, record, preserve and promote local history.

Explore the Carnamah Historical Soceity here.

Fremantle History Centre is a source of historical information on Fremantle and East Fremantle. The collection includes biographical files, newspapers, council minutes and agendas, publications and maps and plans.

Explore the Fremantle Local History Collection here.

The Inglewood Libray is one of the six libraries located in the City of Stirling. It has a large collection of information about the district, including photographs.

Explore the History and Heritage collection.

For information about the Inglewood Library see here.

The Jewish HIstorical and Genealogical Society (JHGSWA) offers a range of activities and services for those interested in the history fo Western Australia's Jewish history

Benefits of belonging to the Society

Meet others with similar interests
Receive guidance with family history research
Trace your family’s history
Use our comprehensive Library
Share your knowledge of genealogy research
Learn about Jewish communities in Australia
Learn about the history of Western Australia
Discover family connections
Participate in a growing area of interest

For more information see the JHGSWA website

The Joondalup Library has an extensive collection of local resources about the early settlement of the City of Joondalup and Wanneroo areas.

Explore the Joondalup Library Local History Collection

Read the Joondalup Family and Local History Newsletter here.

 

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s History and Heritage Unit is home to local history archives and houses a wide collection of council documents, historical books and videos, microfiche index of births, deaths and marriages since 1841, microfiche Pioneers index, Legislative Assembly role since 1904 and various Goldfields’ Newspapers since 1895 on microfilm.

Explore the Kalgoorlie-Boulder City Collections

Nedlands Library Local Studies is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history and culture of the City of Nedlands. The collection spans Aboriginal heritage through to current events.

Explore the Nedlands Local Studies Library Collection

Relationships Australia advocates and promotes the importance of respectful relationships with respect to positive individual mental health outcomes and general community outcomes.

Explore the resources of Relationships Australia

Tuart Place is the West Australian resource service for adults who were in any type of out-of-home care during childhood, including foster care and children’s Homes. Our governing body is Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc. (FACT)

Explore Tuart Place resources.

The Town of Victoria Park local history collection is housed at the Victoria Park Library and was established to preserve the rich history of the Town for future generations.

The library provides residents and visitors with access to archival materials, publications and resources, such as the local history timeline, and living memories, access to Ancestry.com Library Edition on the library's public access computers, the Town's official history book Beyond Matta Gerup: A history of Victoria Park, which can be purchased from the library, as well as links to useful history and genealogy websites.The library also runs programs and events related to local history and genealogy, such as a family history group, Local History Awards and Town Faithful celebration (formerly known as Early Settlers).

Explore the Town of Victoria Park Library

For all you history buffs who yearn to be transported to yesteryear, come in and explore our community’s rich past at the Local History Centre within the Vincent Library.

You can also look up your family’s ancestry and research the history of your house, right back to past owners. Dedicated to preserving, documenting and celebrating the history of the suburbs and characters of Vincent, the Centre is a treasure trove filled with nostalgic finds.

Explore the Town of Vincent Local History collection

The Wanneroo Regional Museum gives a voice to communities that make up Wanneroo's history. Travel through time and explore a range of exhibitis, audiovisuals and interactive displays.

Explore the Wanneroo Regional Museum

 

The Link Up program is one of five services which sit under the umbrella of Yorgum Healing Services.  The program has three offices located in Perth, Kalgoorlie, and South Hedland.

Our program is responsible for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who were forcibly removed, adopted, or institutionalised removed from their family because of past Government policies.  Our core business is working   with the clients’ trauma , providing Family Research and Family Trees, through reunifications, and other Healing activities.   

Staff who provide this service include Researchers, Bringing Them Home Counsellors, Case Workers, Team Leaders and Administration support workers.

Get more information from Yorgum Link Up website.

Based in the historical location of the Sandalwood Yards complex on Ford Street in York. The York Society is are passionate and dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of York. Their volunteers can assist you with your research and family history questions at our research and archives centre.

Explore the York Research and Archival Centre