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Western Australia - Organisation

Jenny House (1994 - 2008)

  • Penny Jones House

    Penny Jones House, 2008, courtesy of Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc.
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From
1994
To
2008
Categories
Anglican, Home, Protestant and Youth Welfare Service

Jenny House was established in 1994 by Parkerville Children's Home to provide safe, supported transitional accommodation to young women who are homeless or likely to become homeless. In 2008 it became Penny Jones House.

Details

Jenny House has been relocated over the years, but has retained the name of its initial sponsor, 'Jenny Craig' the weight loss company. In 1996, Jenny House was located in Kewdale and received funding from the Commonwealth/State funded Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 2002.

Events

1994 - 2008
Location - Jenny House provided accommodation at Kewdale. Location: Kewdale

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Online Resources

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Penny Jones House
Title
Penny Jones House
Type
Image
Date
2008
Source
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Information Services, Department for Community Development, Signposts: A Guide for Children and Young People in Care in WA from 1920, Government of Western Australia, 2004, https://signposts.communities.wa.gov.au//pdf/pdf.aspx.

Prepared by: Anna Trengove, Leanne Howard and Debra Rosser