Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre

The Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre aims to document, preserve, and protect information and objects which are of significance to the Aboriginal people for use and education now and for future generations. Moree's Dhiiyaan Centre is a nationally significant cultural hub, preserving over 110,000 Aboriginal genealogies, photographs, and countless artefacts, artworks, and historical records. Originally established as the Indigenous Unit of the Moree Library, this Dhiiyaan Centre was the first unit of its kind to document Aboriginal family history. The Centre's main focus isto document Aboriginal history, particularly family history, before the information is lost to time. By setting this precedent, it was hoped that the work being done at the Indigenous Unit would be recognised and followed by other libraries throughout Australia. Today the Centre houses over 110,000 genealogies of families, records of Aboriginal ex-servicemen, artefacts, art and over 15, 000 photographs, serving as a vital repository for Aboriginal history across the Gamilaroi nation and the whole of NSW.

People of all backgrounds from across the Country make the pilgrimage to the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre. Whether it's to research family history, learn more about the brave Aboriginal servicemen fighting for our country, better understand the Gamilaroi language or view impressive displays of Aboriginal art, books or artefacts.

After successfully applying for funding to upgrade & renovate the facilities, the Centre features a refurbished foyer & gallery, purpose-built archival room, a multimedia room, disability accessible ramp and bathrooms. The purpose-built archival room has been constructed to State Library of NSW standards to preserve copious boxes of archives, photographs and genealogy dating back to 1788.

During the renovations, a commercial kitchen and additional rooms to hire were incorporated to allow the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre to host exhibitions, events and community gatherings. Please enquire for more information on (02) 6752 1346.