Charity Organisation Society of Melbourne (1887 - 1947)

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A guide to charity and to the philanthropic work of Victoria, 1912, courtesy of Donna Jaggs.
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1887

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1947

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Non-denominational, Peak Body

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Victoria

The Charity Organisation Society (COS) of Melbourne was established in 1887 to help co-ordinate Melbourne's charitable organisations and to foster the ideal of 'self-help' in the poor. The Society played a role in the development of the social work profession in Victoria. In 1947, the Society moved to new premises in Drummond Street, Carlton and became known as the Citizens Welfare Service of Victoria.

1887 - 1947: Charity Organisation Society of Melbourne
1947 - 1996: Citizens Welfare Service of Victoria

Series Title: Client Records, Citizens Welfare Service of Victoria; Charity Organisation Society of Melbourne
Date Range: -
Reference: 2013.0119 [University of Melbourne Archives Reference Number]
Contact: Please contact drummond st services:
Postal address: 100 Drummond Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Phone: (03) 9663 6733
Email: cwsjustice@ds.org.au
Website: https://ds.org.au/
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Collection Title: Citizens Welfare Service of Victoria Records (1887 - 1968)
Date Range: 1887 - 1968
Reference: 1980.0087 [University of Melbourne Archives Reference Number]
Contact: Please contact drummond st services:
Postal address: 100 Drummond Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Phone: (03) 9663 6733
Email: cwsjustice@ds.org.au
Website: https://ds.org.au/
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Collection Title: Melbourne Orphan Asylum Records (1845 - 1986)
Date Range: 1845 - 1986
Reference: MS 13168 [State Library of Victoria Accession No]
Contact: Please contact OzChild:
Postal address: PO Box 1312, South Melbourne VIC 3205.
Phone: (03) 9695 2200
Website: https://www.ozchild.org.au/contact-us/orphanage-information/
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A guide to charity and to the philanthropic work of Victoria

Charity Organisation Society of Melbourne (1887 - 1947)

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