News and events

QSA Talk: Warders, Wives and Children—The families of the St Helena Island Penal Establishment

Join us for an engaging talk exploring the lives of the families who shaped St Helena Island's warder community, presented in partnership with researcher Belinda Daly and the Harry Gentle Research Centre.

QSA Talk: Archives and Justice: Responsibility, Rights and Future Possibilities

For International Archives Week 2026, we are partnering with National Archives of Australia to offer a thought-provoking, panel discussion exploring the vital role of archives in justice, memory and governance.

Printed & Bound

Explore our exhibition or beautiful, historic records or join us for a series of upcoming free, engaging hands-on workshops that delve into the traditional crafts of bookbinding, printing and marbling.

Join us for #MobOnMondays

We're inviting Aboriginal visitors and Torres Strait Islander visitors to join our #MobOnMondays sessions.

First Nations Languages Workshop

The First Nations Languages Workshop supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and language workers to explore, strengthen and preserve traditional languages.

Unlock Queensland’s history: transcribe with us (and AI!)

Learn how we are using AI Assist technology for the transcription of handwritten records.

Navigating handwritten documents with ease

Explore a range of resources designed to help you master the art of deciphering cursive handwriting within archival records and other materials.