Records management
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage database and register hold (where appropriate):
- information on physical and non-physical elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage (e.g. location, attributes, environment, condition, and recommendations for future management)
- details of additional documentation associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sites
- linked electronic images and maps.
Once new site records are entered, the data can be transferred to the department's Cultural Heritage Coordination Unit by email or other electronic media.
The records are then uploaded into the database and automatically allocated state file numbers (SFN).
A summary of SFN records is returned to the recorder.
Maintaining records
Maintaining the database and the register:
- help cultural heritage officers and other interested parties make management decisions for protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage in Queensland
- provide a useful tool for archaeological and anthropological research and development of planning, policy, public education and tourism.
Searching the database or register
It is necessary to make a formal application to search the database or register by completing and returning a Cultural Heritage Database and Cultural Heritage Register Search Form (PDF, 170K)* to:
Cultural Heritage Coordination Unit
Department of Environment and Resource Management
Locked Bag 40
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151.
If you have difficulty downloading any of these documents, or would like a copy sent by mail, please contact:
Cultural Heritage Coordination Unit
Level 5 Landcentre
Cnr Main and Vulture Streets
Woolloongabba Qld 4102
(07) 3238 3838
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Last updated: 16 March 2009