This series consists of files containing weekly progress reports on individual children at Warilda. The files are arranged chronologically and by residential unit, containing reports for children living in that unit for that time (units include Arika, Bambra, Coobah, Dandaloo, Kora, Lowanna/Ninda, Mia Mia, and Nardu). The reports on children include details about their social,…
This series of files contains details about children at Warilda who were placed in seclusion or confinement in response to “disruptive behaviour”. The files contain information such as the child’s name, date of the incident, reasons for the child’s seclusion/confinement, length of time in seclusion/confinement and how often they were checked on in this time,…
This series contains registers recording details of children admitted to and discharged from Diamantina Receiving Depot and Infant’s Home, and Warilda. The registers contain information including child’s name, date of birth, reference, date admitted, date discharged, religion, if christened, vaccinations received, where/who they were admitted from/by, and where they were discharged to (discharge information is…
This series comprises notebooks and files containing details about drugs administered to children at Warilda. The records contain information such as date, child’s name, medication, dose given (in mg), time dose was given, tablets remaining, and signatures of staff. Earlier records are arranged by the unit children were living in (only notebooks for Kora, Lowanna,…
This series contains index cards recording details of children admitted to Warilda. Information on the cards includes child’s name, admission number, name of parents/guardians, date of birth, period of supervision (e.g. ‘Care and protection until 18 years old’), date of protection order, residential address prior to admission, date of admission to Warilda, and details of…
This series contains cards recording details of children admitted to the Diamantina Orphanage and Diamantina Receiving Depot and Infants Home. Information recorded on the cards includes child’s name, date of birth, birthplace, religion, date of admission, date of discharge and sometimes place or person the child was discharged to. The reverse of the cards recorded…
This register contains details of two-year-old children admitted to and discharged from Warilda. It also includes information about visits to hospitals and schools, and records infectious diseases the child has contracted during their time at Warilda. Access Conditions Access to this series is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. To apply…
This series contains 43 report books recording daily observations made by staff of children in their care. There are three different types of report book in this series – infants (babies up to 2 years old); 2 year olds; and an isolation book recording information about children isolated due to medical conditions. Observations were made…
This series contains details of children who received vaccines while at Diamantina Receiving Depot and Infant’s Home and Warilda. The vaccines administered included those for poliomyelitis, diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and vaccinations for the 1968 “Hong Kong” flu pandemic which were administered to both children and staff. Information recorded includes child’s name, address, gender,…
This series contains admission registers recording details of students who attended the Leslie Wilson Centre School. The School admitted children who were attending the Wilson Youth Hospital, Wilson Youth Centre, and Sir Leslie Wilson Youth Detention Centre. Information contained in the registers includes child’s name, admission number, date of admission, date of birth and age…
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