The Centre was established in 1983 by the Federation of Dutch Associations and formed as a company limited by guarantee in 1984.
The Centre was formed to establish a central organization with the following two main aims:
To preserve the rich history of Dutch contact with, and immigration to, Australia;
To set up a resources facility for anyone wanting information regarding the Netherlands, its people and their traditions.
The DACC operates this online Hub.
Directors and two visiting NSW State MPs. Visiting the DACC to discuss migration museum – 2016
Photo Maquette of the Singel in Amsterdam
At the DACC -2017
Overview of Amsterdam maquette at Dutch Shop, Smithfield. DACC board members, Sr. Lia van Haren, Jan Mees
Photo DACC – 2016
Harke Bosma, Director of the Abel Tasman Museum, Lutje Gast, Groningen, Klaas Woldring DACCWith a copy of the painting of Abel Tasman at the DACC – 2017
King Willem Alexander discussing future grants to the DACC with board member Klaas Woldring and interested representatives of Dutch organisations. During 2016 visit.
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