Scarba Welfare House for Women and Children(1917—1986)
For your application
The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.
Name of institution:
Scarba Welfare House for Women and Children
Institution type:
Childrens Home
Street:
Wellington Street
Suburb or town:
BONDI
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2026
Country:
Australia
About institution
Institution included through:
Scarba Welfare House for Women and Children
Also known as:
The Benevolent Society
Notes:
Accommodation for homeless women (up until January 1920). Up until 1967, the children in care ranged from 0-5 years of age. Thereafter, the children in care increased to 0-8 years of age. From 1963-1986, Scarba had capacity for up to about 50 beds.