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Julia Farr Services (1994 - 2006)

  • Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999

    Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999, 3 February 1999, by Messenger Press photographer, courtesy of State Library of South Australia.
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From
1994
To
2006
Categories
Care Provider, Disability Institution and Home

In 1995 the Julia Farr Centre changed its name to Julia Farr Services. It provided residential care and assistance for people living with a disability and aged care services. In 2006 Julia Farr Services became a part of Disability SA. While some portions of the Fullarton site remained in operation, others parts were sold. The former West Wing of the Julia Farr Centre, which was vacated in the early 80s due to asbestos, remained derelict for many years. In 2006 what remained of the original Julia Farr Centre site was renamed Highgate Park.

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Location

1994 - 2006
Location - Julia Farr Services was situated on Fisher Street, Fullarton.. Location: Fullarton

Timeline

 1879 - 1981 The Home for Incurables
       1981 - 1994 Julia Farr Centre
             1994 - 2006 Julia Farr Services
                   2006 - 2020 Highgate Park

Publications

Online Resources

Photos

Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999
Title
Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999
Type
Image
Date
3 February 1999
Creator
Messenger Press photographer
Source
State Library of South Australia

Details

Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999
Title
Julia Farr Centre, Fullarton, 3/2/1999
Type
Image
Date
3 February 1999
Creator
Messenger Press photographer
Source
State Library of South Australia

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: 'Home for Incurables', in History of Disability in South Australia, Disability Information and Resource Centre Inc, 2007, http://web.archive.org/web/20140213061156/http://history.dircsa.org.au/1800-1899/home-for-incurables/; 'Residents look forward to calling former Julia Farr centre home', news.com.au, 5 October 2012, https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/residents-look-forward-to-calling-former-julia-farr-centre-home/news-story/30101436444b39f8a5907979d43bfc1e; Emails and conversations with the volunteer archivist for the Highgate Park Heritage Room.

Prepared by: Gary George and Karen George