Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Information System
What is ACHRIS?
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Information System (ACHRIS) is the new system being implemented by AAV to improve management and access to Aboriginal cultural heritage records across the State of Victoria.
ACHRIS is a web-based tool that uses the latest technology to integrate information held in the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register with maps. Authorised users will be able to search the register from anywhere.
- registration of Aboriginal places and objects
- applications for advice about records held in the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register and
- applications to access the Register
Why is it needed?
The Department is required to maintain a Register of Aboriginal places and objects under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. ACHRIS will improve the accessibility of the Register and ensure information is kept up to date.
Who can access ACHRIS?
The Act provides access to information held in the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register. Find out who is eligible to access the Register.
Members of the public can also access the ACHRIS welcome page to complete online the:
- Application for access to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register (VAHR) and
- Application for advice about records held in the VAHR
Please note: The processing of applications for advice attract a fee and results of the search are not released until the prescribed payment is received.
ACHRIS
Access the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Information System (ACHRIS)
Notifications
Occasionally ACHRIS will be unavailable because of scheduled updates. During these periods you will be notified of the outage under the Public Notices section of the website.
Need help applying?
AAV has developed guides to make using the ACHRIS application easier.
- How to complete a public application for access to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register (PDF 632 kb) or (Word 940 kb)
- How to complete an application for advice about the existence of records held on the VAHR for a nominated area of land (PDF 504 kb) or (Word 874 kb)
Customised user guides for both Cultural Heritage Advisors and Registered Aboriginal Parties are available upon request. To obtain a copy of the relevant guide please contact AAV on the details below.
ACHRIS Help
AAV staff provide assistance for ACHRIS on weekdays from 9:30 to 4:30 please email ACHRIS Support or telephone 1800 464 706