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Indigenous Knowledge Centres
Discover more about our Indigenous Knowledge Centres
Service Overview
Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) are a Queensland public information hub and libraries owned and operated by Indigenous councils, with assistance provided by the Library Board of Queensland (Library Board).
IKC’s provide a service to our communities to document and record the local histories, stories and language as part of local collections. We coordinate a range of programs and activities that support the documentation, maintenance and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
- Indigenous councils across Queensland operate IKCs
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13
- The year the first IKC was opened in Queensland
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2002
- IKCs operating in the TSIRC footprint
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10
The State Library of Queensland
The State Library of Queensland oversees Public Library and First 5 Forever Funding. This includes distributing subsidies and competitive grants to local authorities, which help support library collections, staffing, programs, and services. It also provides statewide collections, projects, services, campaigns, and research aimed at driving innovation and enhancing the capabilities of public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs).
Services provided by the IKCs
Services provided by our regions IKCs can include loan of items, public access to information technology, public programs such as literacy and learning and First 5 Forever program, family history research and preservation of material.
Accessing an IKC
Each of Councils IKCs delivers a minimum of 20 hours per week of centre services (including outreach services). Opening hours and programs vary across our region.
Our people
Our dedicated staff have a sole focus on improving community service delivery through strategic opportunities and ensuring our rich cultural heritage is preserved and taught to all, but importantly, the younger leaders of the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
IKC’s are located at the following locations:
Boigu - within the TSIRC Office
Dauan - within the TSIRC Office
Mabuiag within the TSIRC Office
Badu - at the Badu Island Foundation (BIF) Complex
Kubin - within the TSIRC Office
Hammond - opposite the Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) shop
Iama - in the RCT centre
Warraber - within the TSIRC Office
Poruma - within the TSIRC Office
Erub - within the TSIRC Office
Call your divisional Council office
Monday - Thursday 9am – 4pm
IKC’s operate 5 hours per day with days and times varying between Monday – Thursday and between the hours of 9am – 4pm.
Hours vary depending on location and programs on offer.
Contact Us
All IKC enquiries, please contact your local Council office.