Marymead Child and Family Centre was established in 1967 in Narrabundah. It was run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, until the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn took over responsibility in 1986. In 2018, Marymead continues to provide residential care for girls and boys aged 5 to 17, as well as foster care and support programs.
Marymead Child and Family Centre initially provided temporary residential care for children – placed by parents or by welfare officials. When it opened it could accommodate 60 children with 10 in each cottage home. It is estimated that 4,000 – 5,000 children have stayed at the home since it opened.
Marymead continues to provide residential care for girls and boys aged 5 to 17 as well as family support programs, foster care, disability support, literacy and language support, research into issues impacting children and counselling services.
From
1967
To
Current
Alternative Names
Marymead
Marymead Children's Centre
URL
1967 - 2012
Marymead was situated at 255 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory (Building Still Standing)
