Design and structure

This version of the National Archives website was released in August 2007. The design and structure is the result of wide consultation with various audiences. And our ample content has had a major overhaul.

Your comments and inquiries are welcome via our feedback form

Our previous website was developed in 1999 – the National Archives first appeared on the web in 1995.

Get the technical lowdown about this site or read on to find out about its new features.

How the website is arranged

Various people use the National Archives of Australia and its website. We have arranged the content to suit the main groups:

  • researchers (Collection)
  • people engaged in learning, such as teachers, students or parents (Learning)
  • people interested in online and gallery exhibitions and events (What's on)
  • staff of Australian Government agencies who want to know more about managing records (Records management)

In addition to the above four sections, we provide information about:

  • the National Archives, its governance and its work (About us
  • what we can do for you (Services)

To navigate within each section, use the links in the sidebar on the left-hand side. You can also see where you are using the breadcrumb row under the page banner (eg Home / What's on / Public events).

Finding what you want

To find web content:

  • scan the home page for quick links
  • browse using the tabs across the top of each page, and links in the sidebar
  • use the site search at the top of each page, or the advanced site search
  • use the site map

If you're looking for a collection item, use our online databases, RecordSearch and PhotoSearch. It helps to be aware of what's not in the collection.

Our web services team

The National Archives web services team comprises:

  • Cath Styles, content manager
  • Brad Headland, technical manager
  • Kate Bagnall, content developer
  • Tim Sherratt, editor
  • Luke Pasturczak, website administrator
  • Brian Joyce, producer
  • Russell Pym, assistant producer

We happily receive ideas and feedback – use our feedback form or write to:

Web Services Manager
Communications and Marketing
National Archives of Australia
PO Box 7425
Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610
Australia