Origins is based on government census information gathered in Victoria
since 1854.
It contains information about Victorian communities from 82 countries of origin.
They were selected on the basis of population size: at least 1,100 Victorians were
born in each country, according to the 2006 census.
The history of each community was compiled from a range of sources, including James
Jupp’s The Australian People, SBS World Guide
and information supplied by community members and organisations.
Wherever possible, Origins includes texts in the official languages of the country of origin.
The photographs have been sourced from community members, public libraries and private
archives.
Origins was researched, designed and built by Museum Victoria.
Origins at the Immigration Museum
Origins is also available on kiosks in the Journeys Gallery at the Immigration
Museum. The museum version includes audio-visuals about the history of several communities
featured in Origins.
Acknowledgements
Museum Victoria would like to thank all those communities and individuals who contributed
information and photographs.
Museum Victoria also acknowledges the generous support of SBS Radio Melbourne in
providing translations and voice recordings, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics
for providing data.