Documentation has been kept from 1940 onwards. However, information on residents in the early years is sparse. All past and present residents can have access to their files and the information therein. In cases where there are reports from professionals (eg psychologist), permission is first sought from the professional to release this information.
Persons wishing to view their file may need to establish their identity before access is granted. Once this is established, a mutually suitable time to view the material is made.
The registers of admissions to Silky Oaks residential care programs are arranged chronologically by date of admission. The register dated from 11 December 1948 to 6 July 1974 is a photocopy only.
Many of the entries refer to the first name of the young person only and provide very little, if any, information about the circumstances for admission.
We do not currently have any records linked to this organisation, but records may exist. The Find & Connect Support Service can help people who lived in orphanages and children's institutions look for their records.
We do not currently have any photographs linked to this entry. If you know of any additional photographs, please contact us.
The Find & Connect Support Service can help people who lived in orphanages and children's institutions look for their records.
Last updated:
07 September 2022
Cite this: http://www.findandconnect.gov.au/guide/qld/QE00721
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