Please contact the Freedom of Information Team at the Department for Child Protection:
Phone: (08) 8226 4399
Postal address: GPO Box 1072, Adelaide SA 5001
Email: DCP.FOI@sa.gov.au
Website, Out-of-Home Care information: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/research-and-publications/freedom-information/provision-information-care-leavers
Website, Adoptions information: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/support-and-guidance/adoption-processes/applying-for-adoption-information
Quote this number to access your records: State Records of South Australia Series ID, GRG29/176
These records are part of Records of the Social Welfare Department and predecessors (1849 - c. 1987).
The Open Door is a documentary film shot in 1948-49 to publicise the work being done at the Morialta Protestant Children’s Home, and appeal for donations to fund the building of cottage homes at Morialta. The film includes information about the history of the Home, and the process of admitting children to it. It follows the stories of two fictional residents at Morialta, Peter and Joan, and their journeys from childhood at Morialta to adulthood. It includes footage filmed at Morialta, and shots showing the daily lives of children at Morialta, including at meals, playtime, getting ready for bed, going to church, receiving medical care, and attending Christmas events.
Access to records in this series is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. People depicted in this film have a right to access information about themselves. To request access to these records please contact the Department for Child Protection Freedom of Information team.