The Benevolent Society is a charitable institution that was founded in Australia in 1813. It provides care and support the aged, parents, children and the sick. In Queensland, The Benevolent Society runs Post Adoption Support Queensland which offers information, counselling and support to people affected by adoption. It runs Early Years Centres and Kindergartens throughout Queensland and a Family Health and Mother-Baby Hub in Brisbane.
Sources used to compile this entry: Benevolent Society, Benevolent Society, 2013, http://www.benevolent.org.au/.
Prepared by: Lee Butterworth
Created: 20 July 2011, Last modified: 17 April 2014