These records are held by Central Highlands Regional Library.
Ballarat Female Refuge Records is a collection that dates from 1892 to 1930 and includes records relating to women admitted to the Home, including women who had children with them.
In March 2025, these records were in the custody of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. For access to these records please contact the Care Leaver Records Service.
The Ballarat Female Refuge collection includes:
Please note that some records that were previously part of this collection at City of Ballarat Library (Admission Book 1892-1921 and Daily Occurrence Books 1901-1921) were transferred into the custody of Child and Family Services Ballarat in 2018, and in 2024 were transferred again to the custody of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.