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Caretakers Cottage, Paddington

This is a copy of a photograph of Caretakers Cottage which was published in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 November 1988 (‘Paddington youth refuge faces the threat of eviction’).

Lismore House, Geelong

This is a copy of an image of Lismore House youth hostel in Geelong. It appears in the publication, Stronger Together: a history of the founding agencies of Barwon, Child, Youth & Family 1855-2018 (p.43).

A delightful picture of “Bethany”, the Mackinnon Foundation of the Legion of Catholic Women for Children, situated at Strathfield

This is a copy of an image of Bethany Guest Home for Children of Sick and Expectant Mothers, published in a newspaper article in the Catholic Weekly from 1949.

In honor of those who endured Mt Penang Boys Training School Forgotten Australians Institution

This is a video on YouTube with a former resident of Mount Penang walking around the site and sharing his memories of abuse he endured at the institution. Other former residents of Mount Penang have left comments on this video.

Mistreatment at Tamworth boys’ home revealed

This is a video on YouTube where 4 former residents and 1 former prison officer share their memories about the Institution for Boys, Tamworth.

Abandoned boys home left empty for decades

This is a YouTube video with footage of the exterior and interior of the former St Paul’s Training School at Newhaven, Phillip Island, Victoria.

Church of England Children’s Home

This image shows the property where the Church of England Children’s Home was located.

Church of England Home for Children

This image shows the property where the Church of England Home for Children was located.

Kardinia House, Geelong

This is an image of Kardinia House, which was the site of Kardinia Children’s Home from 1947 to 1986. The caption for this image reads: “Geelong. Kardinia House built before 1855. Built for Dr Thomson the first Mayor of Geelong. House totally transformed in the 1880s with bay windows. Kardinia House is one of the…