Dunkeld was opened as part of the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes in May 1913 at North Parramatta. It was initially a boys’ home then became a girls’ home from 1919. In 1942, Dunkeld, along with the rest of the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes for Children, was evacuated during World War II, Dunkeld served as Supplies and Transport for Australian Army. It remained a cottage home until 1983. It served as a residential unit from 1986 to 2000 and in 2012 was Dunkeld Family and Youth Support, operated by UnitingCare Burnside.
This page was written by Naomi Parry, last updated 29 July 2024.
From
1913
To
2000
Alternative Names
Dunkeld Family and Youth Support
No 3 Home
No 4 Home
1913 - 2000
Dunkeld was part of the Burnside Homes located at Pennant Hills Road, North Parramatta, New South Wales (Building Still standing)
