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Victoria - Organisation

Alys Key House (1976 - 1985)

From
1976
To
1985
Categories
Children's Home, Home and Non-denominational

Alys Key House, in Heidelberg, opened in December 1976. It provided temporary care for children and was run by the Children's Protection Society (CPS). Alys Key House replaced Robin House in Fitzroy, another facility which was run by the CPS. The CPS withdrew from the management of Alys Key House in 1985.

Details

According to Jenkinson, Alys Key House was purchased by the Victorian government for use as a short term regional reception centre in 1985.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Children's Protection Society ran family support services under the name Alys Key Family Care.

Location

December 1976 - 1985
Location - Alys Key House was located on Altona Street, Heidelberg. Location: Heidelberg

Related Organisations

Publications

Books

  • Scott, Dorothy and Shurlee Swain, Confronting cruelty: historical perspectives on child protection in Australia, Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Vic, 2002. Details

Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: James Jenkinson Consulting, Guide to out-of-home care services 1940-2000 - Volume One: Agency Descriptions, Department of Human Services, Unpublished, November 2001, https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/DHS.3004.011.0367.pdf; Scott, Dorothy and Shurlee Swain, Confronting cruelty: historical perspectives on child protection in Australia, Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Vic, 2002.

Prepared by: Cate O'Neill