The Supporting Mother’s Benefit was a Commonwealth allowance introduced in 1973 by the Whitlam government. It extended equal access to income support to all single mothers. In November 1977, it was replaced by the Supporting Parent’s Benefit, with sole fathers becoming eligible for payments. This payment made it possible for many single mothers to keep…
The Widows’ Pension was a Commonwealth allowance introduced to enable widows with dependent children to stay at home and look after them, rather than having to go out to work to keep the family from destitution. From October 1942 until 1976, the Widows’ Pension was exempt from income tax. Single mothers, de facto wives and…
St John of God Subiaco may have records of your hospitalisation. Although the hospital started in 1898, the record collection is not complete. However, there are maternity records from 1963, some admission and discharge registers and also some medical records. Records may include: Maternity records from 1963 Searchable adoptions and foster discharge index Admission and…
St John of God Health Care was established in 1989. It runs the St John of God hospitals and health services in Australia.
The St John of God Hospital (SJOGH) was opened by the Sisters of St John of God in the Perth suburb of Subiaco on 19 April 1898. It has been one of the largest hospitals in Western Australia. Many children in Catholic out of home care were treated at SJOGH Subiaco. Babies were born, fostered…
The Adoption Research and Counselling Service (Inc) is a professional counselling, support and information service for people who are or have been involved in adoption or foster families, as well as step and blended families and assisted reproductive technology.
The Association Representing Mothers Separated from their Children by Adoption Inc (ARMS) is a Western Australian-based support group for women who have had a child removed by adoption. ARMS aims to provide emotional support to women who have been separated from their children by adoption, and to educate the public about the lifelong effects of…
King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) has been Western Australia’s principal public maternity and gynaelogical hospital since 1916. Many young women in out of home care were admitted there, and many babies were adopted from KEMH. In 1958, following overcrowding in the maternity wards of KEMH, the state government purchased Kensington House, at 91 Hensman Road….
The St Anne’s Hospital Records date from around 1937 until 1982. They are related to St Anne’s Nursing Home and St Anne’s Maternity Home/Hospital. The collection includes records such as birth registers, admission and discharge records, and medical records. Access Conditions Access to these records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals. To access…
St Anne’s Nursing Home was a maternity and general hospital run by the Sisters of Mercy from 1937 in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley. Many babies were adopted from St Anne’s. Around 1958, the Home became known as St Anne’s Maternity Home. St Anne’s Nursing Home was mentioned in the Commonwealth Contribution to Former…
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