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Western Australia - Organisation

Division for the Intellectually Handicapped (1978 - 1986)

From
1978
To
1986
Categories
Care Provider and Government Agency
Alternative Names
  • DIH (acronym)
  • Mental Deficiency Division (previously known as)

The Division for the Intellectually Handicapped (DIH) was part of Mental Health Services until 1984 and then part of the Health Department. It established and ran hostels for children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities. The DIH was replaced by the Authority for Intellectually Handicapped Persons in 1986.

Timeline

 1978 - 1986 Division for the Intellectually Handicapped
       1986 - 1993 Authority for Intellectually Handicapped Persons
             1993 - Disability Services Commission

Provided 'Care' At

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Prepared by: Debra Rosser