The Prom Hostel was established in 1986 in Dianella to provide medium to long term accommodation for young women up to 18 years old. It was run by a private management committee. The Prom, as it was known, closed in 1992.
The Prom Hostel began in 1986 as part of the Youth Supported Accommodation Program, which was a sub-program of the Commonwealth/State funded Supported Accommodation Assistance Programme (SAAP). It was run by The Prom Hostel Management Committee. In 1989, 'The Prom' was described as providing medium to long term accommodation for females aged under 18 years in a surburban house, with support given by live-in staff.
Prepared by: Debra Rosser
Created: 15 March 2011, Last modified: 11 March 2014
Last updated: 17 October 2023
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