Spence Cottage was the fourth suburban cottage home established by the government. It opened in 1963 at Kensington Gardens. The Cottage accommodated up to ten State children in a family-style setting under the supervision of a cottage mother. Children attended local schools and churches. In 1980 Spence Cottage closed and was replaced by the Northern…
Reception Cottage was opened by the government in 1973 in one of the buildings of the Glandore Boys’ Home. This cottage accommodated 12 boys on a temporary basis. In 1975 Reception Cottage moved to Somerton Park on the site of the former Seaforth Home. The Reception Cottage closed in 1979 and was replaced by the…
Pybus Family Home was opened by the government in Port Augusta in 1972. It was the first Family Home established by the Department in Port Augusta. It provided emergency and short-term care for children while a family crisis was being assessed or while other placement options were being determined. Family Homes accommodated up to eight…
Port Lincoln Family Home was opened by the government at Port Lincoln in 1973. It provided emergency and short-term care for children while a family crisis was being assessed or while other placement options were being determined. Family Homes accommodated up to eight children. The Port Lincoln Family Home closed in 1980. Port Lincoln Family…
Port Pirie Cottage was opened in Port Pirie by the government in 1962. It initially accommodated only two or three children who were wards of the State in cottage -style living. Children attended local schools and churches. In 1972 Port Pirie Cottage was renamed Port Pirie Family Home. Port Pirie Cottage, at 23 Butterick Street,…
Morada Cottage at Somerton Park was opened by the government in 1975. It was one of five independent cottages opened at the former site of Seaforth Home. Morada Cottage was closed in 1979. Morada Cottage at Somerton Park was opened by the Department of Community Welfare on 10 February 1975. It was one of five…
Merrilama Cottage was the first suburban cottage home established by the government. It opened in 1960 at Glenelg. The Cottage accommodated up to ten State children in a family-style setting under the supervision of a cottage mother. Children attended local schools and churches. In 1979 Merrilama Cottage was renamed the Southern Region Group Home. Merrilama…
Malvern Cottage was opened by the government at Malvern in 1972. It provided accommodation for up to ten State children who were generally of school-going age. Malvern Cottage closed in 1980. Malvern Cottage at 72 Cheltenham Street, Malvern, was purchased by the Department of Community Welfare in 1972. It opened on 8 December 1972. It…
Klemzig Family Home was opened by the government at Klemzig in 1973. It provided emergency and short-term care for State children. From 1975 the Klemzig Family Home operated as a shelter for Aboriginal women and children from the Far North and West visiting Adelaide for medical treatment. Klemzig Family Home closed in 1980. Klemzig Family…
Largs Bay Cottage Home was opened by the government at Largs Bay in 1970. It operated as a hostel for Aboriginal boys who were working or attending secondary schools in the area. The date of closure of the Largs Bay Cottage Home is not known. Largs Bay Cottage Home was established by the Department of…
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