How do I request my records from the Sisters of Compassion Archives?

You can contact them by post, phone or email Requesting your records can bring up a range of emotions. Learn where you can find support to help you on your journey.

You can request records by writing to the Sisters of Compassion Archives at: 

Archives 
Home of Compassion 
2 Rhine Street (off Murray Street) 
Island Bay 
Wellington 6023 
Sr Josephine Gorman 
 

Or you can: 

• phone: 04 282 1968  
• email: archives@compassion.org.nz. 

They will let you know if they need any information or documents (for example, proof of identity) from you.  

Or you can use our online records request form. This form lets you request records from one or more organisations at a time. 

They need to respond to your request within 20 working days 

Under the Privacy Act, the Sisters of Compassion needs to respond to your request within 20 working days. If they need more time to complete your request, they need to tell you why and how much longer it will take them. 

Your records may be redacted 

The Sisters of Compassion may redact (remove or hide) information from your records if required by the Privacy Act. Learn more about redactions.