In addition to areas described below, there are significant smaller collections from other areas. The collections are described here by region rather than by type of item or significant collection associated with particular researchers. This is done to reflect the meaning of the range of material to the individuals, groups and cultures that these collections originate from and that continue to resonate meaning for them. The collections not on display are available for use by students, researchers and others. Items may be lent for exhibition purposes.
Many Aboriginal groups use the collection to retrieve cultural data.