The Diamantina Receiving Depot and Infants’ Home, in Wooloowin, was the new name given to the Diamantina Orphanage when it moved from Sandgate in January, 1910. It was run by the government. The Home was renamed the Diamantina Receiving Home in 1962 (in recognition of the charitable work of Lady Diamantina Roma, the wife of…
The Diamantina Receiving Home was the new name given in 1962 to the former Diamantina Receiving Depot and Childrens’ Home. It was a state-run Home located in Wooloowin. In 1964, it became the Warilda Children’s Home and Warilda Infants’ Home.
The Diamantina Orphanage was established at Roma Street, Brisbane in 1865. The Queensland government assumed control following the passing of the Orphanages Act 1879. The Orphanage moved location twice, to South Brisbane in 1883 and to the Brighton Hotel, Sandgate in 1893. In 1910, it underwent another name change and moved again to Wooloowin, at…
The Birralee Hostel, run by the government, was the name given to the former Birralee Receiving and Assesssment Centre. It was situated at 124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton. Birralee Hostel opened 23 November 1981 and closed in 1982.
The Rockhampton Receiving Depot, in Rockhampton, was run by the State Government. Although the facility arranged for the fostering and boarding-out of children, it continued to care for infants. It also acted as a training school for girls in domestic service. It was previously known as the Rockhampton Orphanage. In 1964 its name changed to…
The Birralee Children’s Home, a state run institution, was situated at 124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton. Until 1964, it was known as the Rockhampton Receiving Depot. In 1967, it became the Birralee Receiving and Assessment Centre.
The Rockhampton Orphanage was established in 1870. It was located at 124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton. On the passing of the Orphanages Act in 1879, the Queensland Government assumed responsibility for its operation. The name was changed to the Rockhampton Receiving Depot in 1894. With the majority of children boarded-out, Rockhampton Orphanage was re-named the Rockhampton…
Beemar Yumba Aboriginal Children’s Hostel was a residential care service funded by the Department of Child Safety. It accommodated children between the ages of 5 years and 15 years. The children required ‘out of home care’ due to statutory intervention or parental agreement. All children and young people were referred to Beemar Yumba Hostel by…
The Wilson Youth Hospital, at Windsor, was a State government-run institution that opened in 1961. It accommodated ‘trouble-makers’, emotionally disturbed children, and those who had broken the law. The Wilson Hospital was also ‘home’ to many orphans and homeless children. It was renamed Sir Leslie Wilson Youth Centre in 1983. In 1961 the Wilson Youth…
The Westbrook Reformatory for Boys was established at Westbrook, 15 kilometres south west of Toowoomba. It was run by the government. Boys under the age of 18, who were confined by the Children’s Court, were sent to the Westbrook Reformatory for Boys. Boys from the Diamantina Reformatory School for Boys were moved to Westbrook in…
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