Bamburra Hostel(1970—1984)

For your application

The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.

Name of institution:
Bamburra Hostel
Institution type:
Hostel
Street:
21 Swan Street
Suburb or town:
MT YOKINE
State:
WA
Postcode:
6060
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Bamburra Hostel
Also known as:
Australian Churches of Christ Indigenous Ministries; Churches of Christ Federal Aborigines Mission Board; Bamburra House; Mt Yokine Education and Employment Hostel for Girls
Notes:
The Western Australian Government has agreed to be a funder of last resort (FOLR) for this defunct institution under original FOLR provisions. If an Independent Decision Maker finds a Western Australian Government institution equally responsible for abuse with this institution, it will fund this institution's share of the redress payment and the counselling component. It is recommended you contact knowmore for free legal advice about what this means for your application. knowmore can be contacted on 1800 605 762 or TTY: 1800 555 677 then 1800 605 762.

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

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