Ruhamah, run by the Baptist Homes Trust, was a children’s Home established in May 1959 at South Hurstville for boys. Ruhamah was officially opened on 15 August 1959 and accomodated ten boys aged two to thirteen. Laterly, younger boys were housed at Karingal Children’s Home with Ruhamah accomodating boys over seven. In November 1975 the Home was relocated to Oatley. Ruhamah remained a Home for boys until 1980 when it was changed to a Home for girls aged from fifteen to eighteen years. Ruhamah closed in 1985.
From
1959
To
1985
1959 - 1975
Ruhamah was situated at 830 King Georges Road, South Hurstville, New South Wales (Building Demolished)
1975 - 1985
Ruhamah was situated at 14 Woronora Parade, Oatley, New South Wales (Building Demolished)
