Health, homes and adoption

A collection of links related to Australian historical schools, homes and hospital records.

Australian Capital Territory

Queensland

Archives - Queensland State Archives is the storage place of numerous records for Queensland government and Queensland government agencies. Access is provided to numerous online indexes including assisted immigration, inquests, divorces, probate and much more. Also available are Brief Guides on many subjects and a catalogue search. The Queensland State Archives holds many of the nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth century records on Queensland government schools, hospitals, asylums, medical staff, orphanages and children’s homes. 

Queensland Archives has compiled indexes of their archival records. Use these links to get to the page and search the index database by name. 

Once you get to the Queensland Archives page, here's how to use it: Scroll down to "Index Categories"

  1. Scroll down to "Index Categories"
  2. Click on the appropriate radio button for the type of records you are looking for - this will then expand to show what record sets are available.
  3. Click on the appropriate radio button for the records you are looking for - this will then expand (below the list) to show a search area where you can input names etc.

You may also be able to download the full index using a link that will appear on the top right of the page or below the search box (depending on what device you are using, eg: desktop, iPad etc). Try also International Adoptive Families of Queensland Inc. - non-profit support group for Queensland families involved in overseas adoptions

Try also International Adoptive Families of Queensland Inc. - non-profit support group for Queensland families involved in overseas adoptions

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