Bethany Babies' Home (1928 - 1977)

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Bethany Babies' Home, c. 1948 - c. 1967, courtesy of Bethany Community Support.
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1928

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1977

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Non-denominational, Female Rescue Home, Care Provider, Adoption Agency, Home, Babies' Home

Alternative Names

Bethany Home for Babies
Geelong Female Refuge
Bethany (Child and Family Support) Inc
Bethany Family Support Inc
Bethany Community Support Inc

Bethany Babies' Home was originally the Geelong Female Refuge when it was established in 1868. From 1928, the Refuge became known as Bethany Babies' Home. It accommodated pregnant women, babies and toddlers; it operated a maternity hospital and also adopted babies out. In 1977, it ceased to operate as a Home and became Bethany Community Support. From 1977, all records relating to individuals, placements and adoptions at Bethany Babies' Home were transferred to the Victorian government.

1928 - 1977: Location - Bethany Babies' Home was located on Ballarat Road, Geelong

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1868 - 1928: Geelong Female Refuge
1928 - 1977: Bethany Babies' Home
1977 -: Bethany Community Support

Series Title: Voluntary Children's Homes Files (1921 - 1989)
Date Range: 1921 - 1989
Reference: VPRS 18069/P0001, VPRS 18069/P0002 [Public Record Office Victoria reference numbers]
Contact: Please contact the Care Leaver Records Service:
Phone: (03) 9096 8449
Email: clrs@dffh.vic.gov.au
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Collection Title: Bethany Community Support Records (1896 - 2007?)
Date Range: 1896 - 2007
Reference: -
Contact: Please contact the Main Office, Bethany Community Support:
Postal Address: PO Box 324, North Geelong VIC 3215
Phone: (03) 5278 8122
Email: info@bethany.org.au
Website: https://www.bethany.org.au/
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Series Title: 'Closed' Agency and General Correspondence Files (1923 - 1983)
Date Range: 1923 - 1983
Reference: VPRS 4523 [Public Record Office of Victoria Series Number]
Contact: Please contact Public Record Office Victoria:
Postal Address: PO Box 2100, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Phone: (03) 9348 5600
Website: http://prov.vic.gov.au/contact-us/
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Collection Title: Victorian Government Records relating to Wardship and Adoption (1864 - )
Date Range: 1864 -
Reference: -
Contact: Please contact the Care Leaver Records Service:
Phone: (03) 9096 8449
Email: clrs@dffh.vic.gov.au
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Bethany Cookery Book, front cover

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