National Museum of Australia Exhibition

Inside exhibition website

Inside: Life in Children’s Homes and Institutions was on show at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra from 16 November 2011 to 26 February 2012.

The Inside exhibition told some of the stories of those who experienced institutional care as children. It was a voice for those Australians and a chance for others to understand something of what their fellow Australians went through.

The exhibition included some of the stories, images, poetry, artwork, memories, sound and video contributed to the Inside blog.

Things that have come to us from past times help us tell stories from that time. Here are some objects that Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) has collected to remember the experiences of the Forgotten Australians. Other items from the CLAN Museum are also on this website.

Click to enlarge the images.