Prof Dr Frans Verstraten: a Dutch expert in experimental psychology making an impact in Australia

Prof Dr Frans Verstraten is a leading Dutch experimental psychologist whose career spans multiple continents and academic institutions. From his early education in the Netherlands to his influential role in Australia, his work has shaped the field of psychology, particularly in vision science and perception research. Dutch roots and academic Read more

Help uncover Dutch-Australian migration stories through the Rotterdamsche Lloyd collection

The Dutch Australian Cultural Centre (DACC) is happy to support the CBG|Centre for Family History in their initiative to make the collection of the Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd (1883–1969) accessible and searchable. This extensive collection includes 30,000 scans of passenger manifests, ship logs, and crew lists, revealing an estimated 750,000–890,000 individual Read more

Vivian Bullwinkel and the Netherlands East Indies: A Story of Shared Wartime Sacrifice

In Grantlee Kieza’s compelling book, Sister Viv, the harrowing experiences of Australian Army nurse Vivian Bullwinkel during World War II are vividly recounted. The narrative highlights the profound connections between Australian and Dutch wartime histories, particularly through the events on Bangka Island in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI), now Indonesia. Read more