Kate Cocks Memorial Babies’ Home was the new name given to the Methodist Home for Babies and Unmarried Mothers at Brighton in 1954. Run by the Methodist Church, it accommodated single girls who were pregnant or had given birth to their first child. It also took in other children in need of shelter and care….
The Adelaide Central Methodist Mission dates back to 1901. The Mission ran a number of homes in South Australia. In 1977, the organisation became known as Adelaide Central Mission. The Central Methodist Mission was the name adopted by the Methodist Church in Australia in 1884 to reflect a new focus by the church on its…
The Lutheran Church is a branch of the Protestant church, and was founded in Germany in the 16th Century by Reformationist Martin Luther. The Lutheran Church was first established in Australia by German Lutherans arriving in South Australia in 1838. Separate Lutheran churches were founded in Victoria from the 1840s, and Queensland from the 1850s….
Kandarik Cottage at Somerton Park was opened by the government in 1975. It was one of five independent cottages opened at the former site of Seaforth Home. In 1988 Kandarik Cottage was transferred to the Intellectually Disabled Services Council. Kandarik Cottage at Somerton Park was opened by the Department of Community Welfare on 10 February…
Luprina Hostel was opened by the government at Dudley Park in 1971. The Hostel was built to provide accommodation for up to 23 young women, between the ages of 16 to 30, who were working or studying in the city. Luprina Hostel was still operating in 2026 and was run by Aboriginal Hostels Limited as…
Kumanka Boys Hostel (sometimes spelled Kamanka) was opened by the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board at Childers Street, Adelaide, in January 1946. It was intended as a hostel for teenage boys who were transitioning out of state-run institutions and were working in the community or attending high-school. The aim of the Hostel was to…
Children, Youth and Family Services was part of the new Department for Families and Communities. This Department was formed when the Department of Human Services was split into the Department of Health and the Department for Families and Communities in 2004. Children Youth and Family Services changed its name to Families SA in 2006.
The Department for Community Welfare was formerly known as the Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs. In 1990 it became the Department for Family and Community Services.
The Department for Family and Community Services was formerly known as the Department for Community Welfare. In 1998 it became Children, Youth and Family Services.
The Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs was formed in 1970 by the amalgamation of the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. In 1972 it became the Department for Community Welfare.
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