Vailima Hostel(1971—1977)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
Vailima Hostel
Institution type:
Childrens Home
Street:
18 Havelock Street
Suburb or town:
NARROGIN
State:
WA
Postcode:
6312
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Vailima Hostel
Also known as:
Vailima Girls' Home; Vailima Hostel
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.

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