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The remarkable archive of documentation associated with the biological samples has been digitised and catalogued in a custom-built, searchable website.
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The archive project was funded by $200,000 provided by the Australian National Data Service (ANDS).
Whilst the genome database is a resource of immense importance to medical and scientific researchers, the document archive will be of interest to a wider circle of Australians. The documents are a rich source of genealogical, historical and anthropological information, whether for academic research or personal interest. Not all documents in the archive will be available on-line, as befits the privacy rights of individuals.
The records make it possible for NCIG to seek ‘re-consent’ of the samples for use in new research. This has been occurring using a phased approach, described in Community Engagement.