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Organisation Diamond Valley Youth Hostel (1979 - 1986)

From
1979
Diamond Creek, Greensborough
To
1986
Categories
Home, Hostel and Non-denominational

Summary

Sutherland Homes established the Diamond Valley Youth Hostel in 1979. It offered accommodation for young people making the transition from Sutherland Homes for Children into the world outside. The Hostel moved to Greensborough in 1986, and the former hostel was remodelled as a residential unit.

Details

Sutherland Homes established the Diamond Valley Youth Hostel in 1979 in response to newly forming policies for de-institutionalisation and the involvement of family in the care of children and young people.

Sutherland Homes had long recognised the need for accommodation for young people making the transition from Sutherland into the world outside.

The Hostel moved from Diamond Creek to Greensborough in 1986, and the former hostel was remodelled as a residential unit.

Location

1979 - 1986
The Diamond Valley Youth Hostel was located at Diamond Creek (near Greensborough). Location: Diamond Creek
1986 - ?
The Diamond Valley Youth Hostel was located at Greensborough. Location: Greensborough

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Publications

Books

  • Groll, Nancy, The Sutherland Story: a century of caring for children, Berry Street Victoria, 2000. Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Groll, Nancy, The Sutherland Story: a century of caring for children, Berry Street Victoria, 2000.

Prepared by: Leanne Howard

Created: 27 October 2011, Last modified: 11 April 2013