Berry Street - Child and Family Care (1975 - 1992)

Berry Street - Child and Family Care came into being in 1975. It was previously known as the Berry Street Babies' Home and Hospital.

The name change reflected Berry Street's new focus on child care, family counselling and support, and residential care for children in family group homes, one of which was in St Kilda in 1979.

Berry Street celebrated its centenary in 1977. The centenary year was marked by the completion of a rebuilding and development program. This included the building of two 'modern homes' providing emergency accommodation for families, a new administration building and a two-storey wooden cubby house, built as a gift by students at RMIT for the children at Berry Street.

The Patroness of Berry Street, Lady Winneke, opened the new facilities on 9 November 1976.

In March 1977, the Past Nurses Association held a centenary celebration of its own, with a lunch at the Hilton Hotel.

The official centenary celebrations for Berry Street took the form of a 'basket luncheon' with 500 guests on 15 June 1977.

In 1992, the name changed again to Berry Street Incorporated.

Berry Street Victoria is the custodian of records from Berry Street Child and Family Care.

Location

1975 - 1992

Location - Berry Street - Child and Family Care was located in Berry Street, East Melbourne. Location: East Melbourne