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Northern Territory - Organisation

Mentally Retarded Person's Association Hostel (1968 - 1974)

From
1968
To
1974
Categories
Disability Institution, Home and Hostel

The Mentally Retarded Person's Association Hostel opened in Darwin in 1968. Run by the Mentally Retarded Person's Association it provided accommodation for people with intellectual disabilities. The Association also ran a pre-school and provided supported employment and training. The Mentally Retarded Persons Association Hostel closed in 1974.

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1968 - 1974
Location - The Mentally Retarded Persons' Association Hostel was situated in Darwin, Northern Territory. Location: Darwin

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Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: 'HPA - Our History', in HPA Disability Services, HPA Disability Services, 2014, http://helpingpeopleachieve.com.au/history/; Sunday Forum with Peter Murphy Sunday, September 26, 2010.

Prepared by: Megg Kelham, Gary George and Karen George