Sound
The Memorial’s collection contains thousands of photographs, historic films, sound files and oral histories. Some of these collection items relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be seen below, while others are not currently visible due to cultural sensitivities and copyright restrictions. Members of the public are able to submit requests to view this material.
Listen to podcast episodes, oral histories and sound files in the Memorial's collection.
Sounds of the Didgeridoo
Aircraftman Brodie McIntyre plays the didgeridoo/yidaki at the Aboriginal Memorial Plaque, Mount Ainslie, Canberra on 7 July 2016.
Mary Lee
Mary Lee discusses her early life in Darwin, her family and education, her experiences during the Second World War, the effects of the war, evacuation from the Northern Territory, and experiences as an Aboriginal person during the war period.
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Len Waters
Leonard Victor Waters, pilot of No 78 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, South West Pacific Area 1942-1945, interviewed by Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn on 12 June 1993.
Don Beale
Don Beale discusses involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Vietnam War.
Reg Saunders
Reg Saunders discusses his life and service with Peter Read for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Bob Bloomfield
Robert 'Bob' Bloomfield discusses his life and service with Peter Read for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Acknowledging Indigenous Service
In Episode 24 of Collected, Louise Maher explores the work of the ‘ghost-hunters’ behind the Memorial’s Indigenous Defence List which acknowledges and honours the service of Indigenous Australian defence personnel.
Defending Country
In episode 5 Megan explores how we can remember “better” when it comes to our Indigenous servicemen and servicewomen.