Hartwell House was a Dr Barnardo’s family group home for boys and girls that opened in 1960 at Kiama. It closed in 1970.
In 1994 a former housemaster of Hartwell House, Vic Holyoak, was sentenced to 10 years jail for sexually abusing children placed in his care.
Hartwell House was sold by Barnardo’s and became a private residence.
From
1960
To
1970
1960 - 1970
Hartwell House was located on the corner of Bourroul St and Farmer St, Kiama, New South Wales (Building Still standing)