Tambling House opened in 1970 as a government residential home for children at Myilly Point in Darwin. It accommodated both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children who were under the care of government. Tambling House closed in 1975 and was re-opened in 1977 as Tambling House Family Home.
Tambling House was opened the Welfare Branch of the Northern Territory Administration in 1970. It was located on Kahlin Crescent, Myilly Point and operated as a government residential home for children. It accommodated both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children who were under the care of Welfare Branch. Tambling House closed in 1975 and was re-opened in 1977 as Tambling House Family Home.
Sources used to compile this entry: NTRS 50 Records relating to child care, Somerville Homes, Darwin and F1411 Social Development files, Box 2, SD 47 Monthly reports on SD Branch acitivites, NTAS, Darwin.
Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George
Created: 30 August 2012, Last modified: 7 November 2018
Last updated: 4 August 2023
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