Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department (1927 - 1966)

From

1927

To

1966

Categories

Government Department

Location

South Australia

The Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department took over the functions of the State Children's Department and the Destitute Persons' Department in 1927. With the passing of the Social Welfare Act 1926-1965, the Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department was renamed the Social Welfare Department on 26 January 1966.

Timeline

1886 - 1927

State Children's Department, South Australian Government

1910 - 1927

Destitute Persons' Department, South Australian Government

1927 - 1966

Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department

1966 - 1970

Department of Social Welfare, South Australian Government