The Blind, Deaf and Dumb Children Instruction Act of 1924 provided for the compulsory education of blind, deaf and dumb children in Queensland. (Act no. 15 Geo V, No.21).
The Right to Information Act 2009 replaced the Freedom of Information Act 1992. The Act gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies and ministers. It also gives you the right to request that incorrect or misleading information held by an agency about you be amended…
The Information Privacy Act 2009 provided safeguards for the handling of personal information in the public sector environment, and to allow access to and amendment of personal information. The full title of this act is “An Act to provide safeguards for the handling of personal information in the public sector environment, and to allow access…
The Queensland School for the Deaf, in Dutton Park, was run by a committee of private citizens until 1918 when the State Government took control. The school was known under various aliases during the years but it is only officially called the Queensland School for the Deaf. It opened 1 February 1883 and closed December…
Centacare Brisbane Records is a collection that contains some records relating to Kiah Hostel, Norman Park and St Martin’s Centre, West End. Centacare Brisbane advises that the records are scarce and include documents relating to people admitted to the hostels by state authorities. Access Conditions For access to these records please submit a formal request…
Please contact Centacare Administration: Postal Address: GPO Box 282, Brisbane QLD 4001 Phone: (07) 3324 3100 Email: centacare@bne.catholic.net.au Wesbite: https://centacare.com/contact-us/
Cootharinga North Queensland – Ability First! advise that they have the following records relating to the Cootharinga home for Crippled Children: admission registers, school admission registers, and photographs. Unfortunately, all medical records for former residents have been destroyed. Access Conditions For access to these records please contact Cootharinga North Queensland. Former residents wishing to access…
Please contact the Librarian, Resource and Information Centre, Cootharinga North Queensland Postal address: Resource and Information Centre, Head Office for Townsville, Carins and Mackay, 20 Keane Street, Currajong, Townsville QLD 4812 Phone: (07) 4759 2025 Email: Jan.Richardson@cootharinga.org.au Website: https://www.cootharinga.org.au/contact-us/
Mercy Family Services delivers programs for children, young people and families in south-east Queensland, including residential care, foster care and kinship care. It is sponsored by the Brisbane Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy.
Please contact the Diocesan Business Manager/Registrar, Anglican Diocese of Rockhampton: Postal address: PO Box 710, Rockhampton QLD 4700 Phone: (07) 4927 3188 Email: diocese@anglicanchurchcq.org.au
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