Everyone has a story worth telling, memories worth sharing, a life worth remembering and that is why we love sitting down to do oral history interviews Australia. Preserving these stories help future generations to understand those who came before them, to record personal memories that are not written down in public record and may be otherwise lost to history.
Every person and family have stories worth saving – tales of love, resilience, innovation, migration, adventure and every day life that shaped them and the decisions they made. A person can be the last link to a branch of the family tree, a particular ancestor and the keeper of the family stories, and if we neglect to record these memories, precious stories can fade with time.
Our oral history interviews Australia service is a unique way to capture these stories in a comfortable and confidential space, which become a keepsake for future generations. However, these are more than just recordings – they are living legacies that allow an insight into a particular person, family, business or community.
What a joy it is to be entrusted with your stories and be the conduit between the past and the future.
A recent project has been ongoing for almost two years and has involved more than 25 interviews, which will ultimately be the basis for a biography. The subjects captured in these interviews vary from migration, family, business, community, hobbies and innovation that has shaped parts of the Australian lexicon. Without having the opportunity to record and preserve these memories, from a range of perspectives and experiences, they would be lost to the past. Now, they are being preserved for generations to come – both inside and outside the family.
You may ask, “Why use us when you could use one of the DIY services?” Born & Bred provide a human-centred, conversational approach, which adapts to the individual’s pace and personality. Phoebe is an accredited historian, genealogist and oral historian and is trained in best practice, has extensive experience and is a real-life person. We prioritise confidentiality, consent and sensitivity at every step and genuinely enjoy hearing your stories.
Contact us to start capturing your special stories and preserving memories. It is never too early to begin.
