Clark Cottage was opened at Clarence Park by the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Department in 1963. It accommodated up to ten children who were wards of the State in cottage -style living. They attended local schools and churches. Clark Cottage closed in 1979. The site was then used for the Southern Region Admission Unit….
Woorabinda Hostel (and Campsite) was established by the government in 1968 at Woorabinda Lake near Stirling. It operated as a temporary hostel for boys who were wards of the State and a holiday camp for disadvantaged children and families, including Aboriginal children from Northern South Australia. It later also operated as a respite home for…
Stuart House Boys’ Hostel was opened in North Adelaide by the government in 1964 as a home for older school boys under the care of the Department. On average the Hostel accommodated 14 boys. Boys attended local schools and took part in other community activities. In 1990 Stuart House Boys’ Hostel closed was renamed the…
Nindee Hostel was opened by the government at Beulah Park in 1971 as accommodation for secondary school boys and girls from remote areas. Children attended high schools in the Norwood area. Nindee Hostel was still operating in 2018 and was run by Aboriginal Hostels Limited as short term accommodation for Indigenous people living away from…
Luprina Hostel was opened by the government at Dudley Park in 1971. The Hostel was built to provide accommodation for young women, between the ages of 16 to 30, who were working or studying in the city. Luprina Hostel was still operating in 2018 and was run by Aboriginal Hostels Limited as short term accommodation…
Davenport House was established in Millswood in 1964 for secondary school girls under the care of the Department. Up to 18 girls could be accommodated, but between 1972 and 1975 it averaged 11. Girls attended local schools and could take up outside activities with permission from the matron. Davenport House closed in 1977. Davenport House…
Kumanka Boys’ Hostel was opened in North Adelaide by the government in 1946 to provide shelter and assistance to working boys who had been State wards. Most boys came from the Boys’ Reformatory at Magill, and some from other government institutions or foster-care. In 1948 there were 23 boys accommodated at Kumanka, ranging in age…
Allambi Girls’ Hostel was established by the government in Norwood in 1947. It aimed to provide shelter and support for girls working in the city, who were wards of the state. During its first year the hostel was home to 14 girls of 14 to 20 years of age. In 1956-57 and 1959 Allambi accommodated…
Vaughan House was opened at Enfield in 1947 as a Government reformatory for girls who were state wards. It was formerly the Salvation Army run Barton Vale Girls’ Home. Initially most girls were Protestant as Catholic girls were sent to the Convent of the Good Shepherd, The Pines. In 1960, 40-50 girls were in residence….
Windana Remand Home opened within the grounds of the Glandore Boys’ Home in 1965. Run by the government it provided a secure institution for children on remand. It also provided temporary accommodation for State children being transferred between institutions or to foster care, replacing the Central Depot. It catered for children between 2 and 18…
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