In 1924 a Kindergarten teacher was appointed by the Department to educate the children resident at Seaforth Home and the following year a special playroom was added to the building for her use. In the 1930s between thirty and fifty children lived at the home, the majority being girls. At that time younger children were taught at the Home by one of the staff who was a school teacher. Teaching followed the present Education Department curriculum. Older girls learned dressmaking and domestic duties.

During the 1940s numerous improvements were made to the home to make it more attractive for the increasing number of children. Numbers reached over 60 in the mid 1940s. Outings were often arranged and a departmental cinema within the home provided entertainment for the inmates. Children's birthdays were regularly celebrated on Sundays and each child received a small gift from the Department. Voluntary helpers visited the home to provide religious services.

In 1946 the name of the institution was changed from Seaforth Convalescent Home to Seaforth Home.

Events

1921 - 1946

Seaforth Home situated at Tarlton Street, Somerton Park. Location: Somerton Park