Heighway House, Cooggee(1960—1979)
For your application
The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.
Name of institution:
Heighway House, Cooggee
Institution type:
Childrens Home
Street:
39 Carr Street
Suburb or town:
COOGGEE
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2034
Country:
Australia
About institution
Institution included through:
Heighway House, Cooggee
Also known as:
Bailey Cottage
Notes:
This institution is included in the Scheme as part of the Uniting Church of Australia (ACT and NSW). Heighway House was located initially at 30 Alexandra Street, Drummoyne opened in 1960. The need for larger premises resulted in the sale of the Drummoyne property and the purchase of new premises at 15-17 Duffy Avenue, Thornleigh. In 1969, the Heighway House project was further extended to premises at 39 Carr Street, Coogee.