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Tuart Place Historical Photos Collection

The Tuart Place Historical Photos collection comprises images shared with the support service Tuart Place by former residents of children’s Homes in Western Australia and some past provider organisations. Access Conditions Access to the photos is limited to former residents of the Homes and family members/descendants. To access these photos please contact Tuart Place. Records…

Training Home

Training Homes (also known as Training Schools) were institutions where children and young people could learn habits of hard work and respectability, as well as skills suited to the workforce. In the early twentieth century, the work skills usually involved domestic service for girls and farm labour for boys. Later on the occupations considered suitable…

Library & Archives NT

Library & Archives NT was formed in 2019 following the merge of the Northern Territory Archives Service and the Northern Territory Library. Its organisational goal is to collect, preserve and provide access to historic and contemporary materials relating to the Northern Territory. It holds government records related to the history of the Northern Territory, including…

Housing and Community Services Bureau, Australian Capital Territory

The Housing and Community Services Bureau was established on 14 December 1989. The aim of the Bureau was to provide and facilitate the delivery of housing and community services to individuals, facilities and the community. The Bureau operated under various administrative structures, but in 1995, the Housing and Community Services Bureau’s functions were separated. Some…

Catholic Family Welfare Bureau (Archdiocese of Melbourne)

The Catholic Family Welfare Bureau – Archdiocese of Melbourne was previously known as the Catholic Social Service Bureau. It was a Catholic social work organisation that administered applications for children to be admitted to Catholic children’s Homes in Victoria. It also counselled single mothers and arranged foster care placements and adoptions. The Catholic Family Welfare…

Department of Human Services, South Australia

The Department of Human Services was created in 2018 when the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion was renamed. The Department of Human Services has responsibilities for youth justice, disability services and child safety.

Expression Australia – Contact Details

Please contact Expression Australia: Postal Address: 139 New Town Road, New Town, TAS, 7008 Skype: expressionaustralia.tas Phone: (03) 6228 1955 SMS only: 04 1834 1373 Email: infotas@expression.com.au Website :https://www.expression.com.au/

Department of Premier and Cabinet – Contact Details

Please contact Right to Information Unit, Department of Premier and Cabinet: Postal Address: PO Box 123, Hobart, Tas, 7001 Email: righttoinformation@dpac.tas.gov.au Website :http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/rti

St Joseph’s Industrial School

St Joseph’s Industrial School was established in 1865 by the Sisters of Mercy, Geelong Congregation. St Joseph’s opened in the grounds of the Convent of Mercy, Geelong and accommodated around 20 to 30 girls. The school was for girls from 8 to 16 years old to finish their education and receive training in domestic service…

Ministering Children’s League Convalescent Home

The Ministering Children’s League Convalescent Home was established in 1900 in Evandale, before relocating to St Leonards in 1906. It provided short-term convalescent care to sick children. The Home closed in 1953. The Ministering Children’s League Convalescent Home provided short-term convalescent care to children in Tasmania. It was established by the Launceston Branch of the…