![]() The green box on the right hand side of this page describes what you can find in these registers.įor the period where the records are open to the public (that is, for wards of the state registered more than 99 years ago), the registers are the only substantial record which still exists about each child (research has shown that in addition to the Children's / Wards Registers, files were also created in this period, but the files were destroyed by the relevant department in the decades prior to the creation of PROV in 1973 - full details about the destruction of these case files can be found in the article 'Convicted and Neglected' which was published in Provenance journal in 2013 ). This page is about records called the “Children’s Registers” or “Ward Registers” – over 100 large volumes, containing one page (or sometimes a half page) about each ward of the state. If you are seeking access to your own ward of the state records, or someone else’s when the records would be less than 99 years old, view the Guide to accessing Victorian Child Welfare and Adoption Records. Ward of the state records are closed to public access for a period of 99 years from their creation to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned. The Find and Connect glossary states that 'state ward' has been used to describe individuals who experienced institutional or out-of-home ‘care’ as children whilst under the guardianship of a State child welfare authority. Īre you looking for Victorian historic records that are more than 99 years old? Public Record Office Victoria could help you. Are you looking for Victorian records that are less than 99 years old, about yourself or a family member? Read our Guide to accessing Victorian Child Welfare and Adoption Records.
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