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Postal address: GPO Box 1679, Hobart, TAS 7001

Phone: 1800 955 700

Email: info@homebasetas.org.au

Website: https://homebasetas.org.au/contact-us

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These records are held by Mara House (1985 - current).

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Mara House Records are stored securely and then destroyed under secure conditions seven years after a young woman reaches the age of 18.

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Mara House records are closed but young women may access their personal files by contacting Mara House directly.

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