HOW TO ACCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Put your request in writing and include:
- Address and phone number
- Date of birth (if known)
- Name at birth
Approximately what year you entered the Orphanage or Children’s Home
Any other information that you think will assist in locating your records
Provide a copy of identification such as:
- Birth certificate
- Drivers licence
- Death certificate (If you are applying as next of kin for a relative's records)
A search and processing fee of $40 is requested, but this will not apply if you have difficulty paying or if you are from Koorie or other Indigenous background (as recommended in the "Bringing Them Home" report).
The Heritage worker will contact you prior to processing your request to discuss:
- What information you might be looking for
- What information we can and cannot release given privacy considerations
- What support may be made available to you during this process and after
- How long it may take to locate and organise the information for you
- Opportunities for you to view the photographic collection and films if you would like.
Write to:
- The Heritage Worker
- Child & Family Services Ballarat
- 115 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350
Or phone 03 5337 3333 and ask to speak to the Heritage Worker