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Victoria - Archival Series
Child Migration Files (1947 - 1971)
- From
- 1947?
- To
- 1971?
- Location
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The Child Migration Files document the assessment of applications to nominate British and other minors, and subsequent administration, including forms used for processing and reports from various sources. These files were created by the Children's Welfare Department and subsequently by the Social Welfare Branch relating to child migrants.
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Access Conditions
Conditional Access - Child migrants (and their families) wanting to find information about their time in care, or access personal files can contact Care Leaver Records Service, Freedom of Information Unit, Department of Health and Human Services.
Records
The Children's Welfare Department received nominations on behalf of British minors (and some other nationals), made by individuals and welfare and religious organisations. The nominator assumed responsibility for the welfare and care of the minor including custody, control, maintenance, education, training and employment.
- Contact
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Please contact the Care Leaver Records Service:
Phone: (03) 9096 8449
Email: clrs@dffh.vic.gov.au
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.
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The Find & Connect Support Service can help people who lived in orphanages and children's institutions look for their records.
