Fairholme Hostel(1952—1984)
For your application
The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.
Name of institution:
Fairholme Hostel
Institution type:
Hostel
Street:
Market Street
Suburb or town:
GUILDFORD
State:
WA
Postcode:
6055
Country:
Australia
About institution
Institution included through:
Fairholme Hostel
Also known as:
Nat Harper Hoimes and Nathaniel Harper Homes
Notes:
Fairholme was established in 1952 as a home for 32 children 'of all ages' with intellectual disabilities who were transferred from the Claremont Mental Hospital. Fairholme, with Earlsferry, made up the Nathaniel Harper Homes owned and run by the government of Western Australia. Fairholme continued to provide out of home care in the Guildford premises, with residents gradually being relocated into modern premises from 1982.