Youth Welfare Association of Australia(1942—1985)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
Youth Welfare Association of Australia
Institution type:
Orphanage
Street:
Hopewood Estate , 201 Centennial Road
Suburb or town:
BOWRAL
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2576
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Youth Welfare Association of Australia
Also known as:
YWAA
Notes:
The Youth Welfare Association of Australia operated several children's homes known as the Hopewood Homes from about 1942 to 1965 using principles of natural health. 210 Centennial Road, Bowral, is the primary Hopewood Home in which most children resided.

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