Searching the administrative records of the missions and reserves can help you fill important gaps in your family history. 

If your family’s births, deaths or marriages have been registered, these records can provide things like the addresses, names, ages and occupations of family members.

Find useful tips and things to keep in mind here as you start your family history journey.  

This guide will help you find resources both in and outside our collection to make your journey of discovery easier.

The National Library of Australia is pleased to welcome the Hon Christopher Pyne to its Council for a 3-year term.

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey that tracks employee perception about leadership, workplace conditions, culture and environment.

By donating to digitise our physical collections, you can help make the treasures of the National Library freely available to everyone, all the time.

Get in the holiday spirit with recipes, crafts, music and more from the collection.

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow John Morrissey's research into poet and environmentalist Judith Wright. 

Bookplate offers a stunning event space with vibrant colours and elegant mid-century architecture, ideal for weddings, cocktail receptions, and corporate dinners. Tailored catering services include group lunches, teas, and more, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients to make your event memorable.