Mt Lawley Reception Home was the new name given in 1973 to the government-run Child Welfare Reception Home. It gave temporary accommodation to children and young people who were: awaiting placement with foster parents or institutions; staying in Perth for medical or dental treatment; and referred from, or awaiting appearances at, the Children’s Court. In 1980 Mt Lawley Reception Home became the Walcott Centre. Stolen generations children who were forcibly removed from their families also stayed at the Home.
The Mt Lawley Reception Home was run by the Department for Community Welfare.
Mt Lawley Reception Home continued to be referred to by its previous name, Child Welfare Reception Home (or acronyms such as CWRH) in departmental files throughout the period 1974 to 1979.
In 1980, the Mt Lawley Reception Home became the Walcott Centre.
From
1973
To
1980
Alternative Names
Mt Lawley Children's Reception Centre
CWRH
Child Welfare Reception Home
1973 - 1980
The Mt Lawley Reception Home was on the corner of Walcott and Lord Streets, Mount Lawley, Western Australia (Building Still standing)
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