Cumbrae was opened as part of the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes in September 1912 at North Parramatta. It was the second cottage built at Burnside and was a girls’ home. It was built to resemble a ‘normal’ home and remained a girls’ home until 1984. It then became Cumbrae Therapeutic Unit, a residential programme for primary school students, until 1987.
During 1942 to 1945, the Burnside cottages were evacuated for World War II. During 1948 and 1962-1965 Cumbrae was remodelled.
Cumbrae became the Cumbrae Therapeutic Unit between 1985 and 1987, serving the needs of primary school-aged students who had been voluntarily committed by their parents.
This page was written by Naomi Parry, last updated 29 July 2024.
From
1912
To
1987
Alternative Names
No 2 Home
No 3 Home
Cumbrae Therapeutic Unit
1912 - 1987
Cumbrae was situated at Pennant Hills Road, North Parramatta, New South Wales (Building Still standing)
