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An Easier Transition Out of Care

  • March 10, 2023
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Nationwide changes are making it easier for children in care to access support and education after they turn 18

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More Institutions Added

  • February 24, 2023
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The first Catholic orphanages in Australia have been added to the site

New photos added

  • February 10, 2023
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Photographs play an important role on Find & Connect, from providing a tangible image of childhood to stimulating memories.

Making a bed in a dormitory at the Home of the Good Shepherd girls home

Looking Forward, Looking Back

  • January 13, 2023
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As we get ready for a big year, we look to the past to inform how we prepare for the future

2022 Christmas Closures

  • December 16, 2022
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Find & Connect Support Services will be closed over the xmas break, check here for their shutdown periods.

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National Apology Anniversary

  • November 18, 2022
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This week saw the 13th anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians & Former Child Migrants

Air Raid Practice 1942, AWM

Orphanages During the War

  • November 11, 2022
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Children in orphanages were affected by war in many ways

Creating Records from Memory

  • October 28, 2022
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Innovative ways to fill gaps in records are providing important details to former residents of institutions where records are missing

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Victorian Redress Scheme Announced

  • October 14, 2022
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Announcement of a Victorian redress scheme.

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Upgrades & Updates

  • September 30, 2022
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Testing the upgraded website platform

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