About Us

Australian Mutuals Archives has been telling the story of the mutual sector for 40 years.

Who we are

Australian Mutuals Archives is dedicated to preserving the history of the Australian mutual banking sector. The organisation collects and archives oral histories, audio-visual materials, documents, and other historical artefacts related to the development and evolution of these financial institutions. We aim to safeguard the heritage and contributions of the mutual banking movement, providing valuable insights into its impact on the Australian financial landscape and society.

Our Timeline

1985

The Australian Credit Union Historical Co-Operative Limited was established on 23 March 1985, almost forty years after the start of the Credit Union movement in Australia to carry out activities that would preserve its history.

1996

The Australian Credit Union Archives Trust was established. The Trustees were responsible for the control and management, collection, storage and access to the archives. A professional archivist was employed to manage the collection.

2004

The Australian Credit Union Historical Co-Operative Ltd was dissolved and its assets and responsibilities were transferred to the Australian Credit Union Archives Trust. We expanded the facility to include building societies.

2017

The Australian Credit Union Archives changed its name to Australian Mutuals History. This was to better reflect our broader collecting remit of the entire financial mutuals sector. In 2024 we rebranded as Australian Mutuals Archives.

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