The Inquiry into the Control and Management of Ashley Boys Home began in 1951. The government initiated it after accusations that boys from Ashley did badly after their release. The Committee conducting the inquiry made an interim report in October 1951 and a final one in April 1953. The Inquiry addressed four main issues: The…
The St Giles Society, in Newstead, replaced St Giles Home in about 1995. It provides services and support for children with disabilities so that they can remain with their families. In 2013, St Giles holds the records of St Giles Home.
Roland Children’s Services, in Burnie, replaced Roland Boys’ Home in about 1993. It provided services to young people in need or at risk on the north-west coast. Roland Children’s Services closed in 2021 and the records of Roland Boys’ Home were transferred to Clarendon Children’s Services Inc.
Please contact Special and Rare Collections, University of Tasmania Library: Postal Address: Private Bag 25, Hobart TAS 7001 Phone: (03) 6226 7883 Email: special.collections@utas.edu.au Website :https://www.utas.edu.au/library/research/special-and-rare-collections
Please contact the Head Office, CatholicCare Tasmania: Postal Address: PO Box 369, Moonah TAS 7009 Phone: 1800 819 447 Website: https://catholiccaretas.org.au/contact-us
Please contact the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery: Postal Address: PO Box 403, Launceston TAS 7250 Phone: (03) 6323 3777 Email: enquiries@qvmag.tas.gov.au Website: https://www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Home
Please contact Guide Dogs Tasmania: Postal address: PO Box 82, North Hobart, TAS 7002 Phone: 1800 484 333 or (03) 6232 1222 Email: admin@guidedogstas.com.au Website: https://guidedogstas.com.au/aboutus/contact/
Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives: Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541 Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
Please contact the Office, Kennerley Children’s Homes: Postal Address: PO Box 576, Glenorchy TAS 7010 Phone: (03) 6107 9300 Email: together@kennerleykids.org.au Website: https://kennerleykids.org.au/contact-us
Please contact Clarendon Children’s Home Inc.: Phone: 1800 017 286 Website: http://clarendonchildrenshome.org.au/
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