Ballarat Female Refuge (1867 - 1921)

From

1867

To

1921

Categories

Non-denominational, Female Rescue Home, Home, Maternity Home

Alternative Names

• Ballarat Female Home
• Ballarat Town and City Mission Rescue Home

The Ballarat Female Refuge was established in 1867 by a group of protestant women, with the objective of reforming 'prostitutes'. It became a shelter for single mothers. It was the first such institution on Australia's goldfields. In 1921, the Refuge became part of the Ballarat Town and City Mission Rescue and Children's Home.

Locations

1867 - 1885

Location - Ballarat Female Refuge was located in Grant Street, Ballarat

1885 - 1921

Location - Ballarat Female Refuge relocated to Scott Parade, Ballarat

Timeline

1867 - 1921

Ballarat Female Refuge

1921 - 1941

Ballarat Town and City Mission Rescue and Children's Home