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Avila Family Group Home (1972 - 1996)

From
1972
To
1996
Categories
Catholic, Family Group Home and Home

Avila Family Group Home, in Wavell Heights, was run by the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. It opened in 1972 and closed in 1996.

Details

Avila Family Group Home was one of four off-site homes established and staffed by St Vincent's Home for Children. It was licensed in November 1972.

Location

1972 - 1996
Address - Avila Family Group Home was situated at 5 Royal Avenue, Wavell Heights. Location: Wavell Heights

Timeline

 1972 - 1996 Avila Family Group Home
       1996 Narnia Family Group Home

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  • Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001. p.80. Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001. p.80.; Email from Colleen Manning, Manager, Mission and SVH Former Residents, Mercy Community Services, 2 April 2014.

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth