Kinchela Training Home for Aboriginal Boys(1923—1970)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
Kinchela Training Home for Aboriginal Boys
Institution type:
Boys Home
Street:
2054 South West Rocks Road
Suburb or town:
KINCHELA
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2440
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Kinchela Training Home for Aboriginal Boys
Also known as:
Kinchela Aboriginal Boys' Training Home; Kinchela Boys' Home; Kinchela Home; The Mission
Notes:
Kinchela Training Home, near Kempsey, was built in 1923 by the Aborigines Welfare Board. It was transferred to the Child Welfare Department in 1969 and closed in 1970.

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

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