Stanhope Residential Care Home(1945—1982)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
Stanhope Residential Care Home
Institution type:
Childrens Home
Street:
1245 Burke Road (Corner Cotham Road)
Suburb or town:
KEW
State:
VIC
Postcode:
3101
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Stanhope Residential Care Home
Also known as:
Stanhope House
Notes:
Accommodation for children (boys and girls) aged 9 years and above attending school or tertiary education. This continued until 1960. From 1960 through to 1977, provision of accommodation for senior girls only. From 1977 through to 1980, provision of accommodation for both junior and senior girls. From 1980 through to 1982, provision of accommodation for both boys and girls of all ages. This institution is included in the Scheme as part of Melbourne Legacy.

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