The Church of England Social Welfare Bureau was established in 1947. The Bureau provided advice, assistance and support to people in need. The Bureau was closely involved with the placement of children into Anglican Homes and into foster care. The Church of England Social Welfare Bureau changed its name to the Anglican Social Welfare Bureau in 1981.
The Church of England Social Welfare Bureau was established in 1947. It was run by a Secretary who was also the Church's first social worker. The Bureau provided advice, support, and assistance to the people in need. The Bureau was closely involved with the placement of children into institutions run by the Church and into foster care. It also acted as a referral service to other agencies. The Church of England Social Welfare Bureau changed its name to the Anglican Social Welfare Bureau in 1981 when the Church itself changed its name.
The Anglican Archives holds general records relating to the work of the Church of England Social Welfare Bureau. These include card indexes, case registers and day books which record information about all people assisted by the Bureau. Most children admitted to Anglican homes have an index card, or register entry, recording details of their situation.
1947 - 1981 Church of England Social Welfare Bureau
1981 - 1988 Anglican Social Welfare Bureau
1988 - 1997 Anglican Community Services
1997 - Anglicare SA
Sources used to compile this entry: 'AnglicareSA History: More than 150 years of helping people in South Australia', in Anglicare SA, Anglicare SA, 2013, http://anglicaresa.com.au/about/history/.
Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George
Created: 7 May 2014, Last modified: 24 November 2017
Last updated: 7 August 2023
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