Myera House, in Subiaco, was established around 1973 as a government-run Aboriginal education and employment hostel for young people going to high school in Perth. Myera closed briefly in the mid-1980s but had re-opened by 1987. By 1994, only seven boys (aged 15 to over 18 years) had been admitted. Myera closed permanently around 2005.
Government reports (Signposts 2004, pp.363-364) give very little information about Myera House. In 1987, it was reported that children returned home to their communities during school holidays. By 1994, only seven boys (aged 15 to over 18 years) had been admitted to Myera.
Myera House closed sometime after 2004.
From
1973
To
2005?
Alternative Names
DCW Hostel, Subiaco
c. 1973 - 2005?
Myera House located at 17 Kershaw Street, Subiaco, Western Australia (Building Still standing)