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Queensland - Organisation

Basil Stafford Centre (1968 - 2013)

From
1968
To
2013
Categories
Care Provider, Disability Institution, Government-run and Home
Alternative Names
  • Farm Ward Complex (Also known as)

The Basil Stafford Centre was established in 1968. The Centre provided accommodation and associated care services for intellectually disabled people, including children. The Basil Stafford Centre closed in 2013.

Details

The Centre was orginally part of the Wolston Park Special Hospital, then in 1960 a separate centre providing institutional accommodation for children was established. It was named the Basil Stafford Centre in 1968. Children from the Challinor Centre were transferred to the Basil Stafford Centre in 1977.

Location

1968 - 2013
Location - The Basil Stafford Centre is located on

Publications

Book Sections

  • Stewart, D G, 'Institutional Culture and People with Intellectual Disabilities : Experiences of an Inquirer', in Marge Hauritz, Charles Sampford and Sophie Blencowe (eds), Justice for People with Disabilities, Federation Press, Australia, 1997, p. 264. Details

Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: Stewart, D G, 'Institutional Culture and People with Intellectual Disabilities : Experiences of an Inquirer', in Marge Hauritz, Charles Sampford and Sophie Blencowe (eds), Justice for People with Disabilities, Federation Press, Australia, 1997, p. 264.

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth