| Doubleview (Metropolitan Division) Group Home |
| Years of Operation | Commenced operations in October 1983 |
| Role Of Facility | Emergency, short and medium term care in a family atmosphere for school-age children (Wards and non-Wards) placed by the Department. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Departmental - predessors to the current Department for Child Protection |
| Address(es) | Current: Scarborough Beach Road, Doubleview
Previous: Wilding Street, Doubleview |
| Aliases | Innaloo Group Home, Metropolitan Division Group Home |
| Brief History | Group Homes were established by the Department “for children who need a more specialised type of family care than can be provided in a normal foster home or boarding placement. The children placed in these facilities are not necessarily problem children, but because of their circumstances they would find it difficult to settle into a private family. The Departmental group home can provide a skilled and stabilising environment as a stepping stone to future return home or foster placement.” (Annual Report of the Department for Community Welfare, June 30th 1974). For notes on a general history of these facilities, see the section on Group Homes at the beginning of Signposts.
“A new group home has been acquired in Doubleview with capital works funding, and following some minor structural alterations will be operating in the near future, providing a family type home environment for up to eight children.” (Annual Report of the Department for Community Welfare, June 30th 1983).
The “Divisional Group Home” commenced operation in October 1983 and was generally operating at capacity in its first year, being viewed as “valuable resource” within the Division. (Annual Report of the Department for Community Welfare, June 30th 1984).
The Doubleview Group Home was described in 1989 as being administered by the Scarborough Division of the Department, providing “short term accommodation and support to young people requiring special care pending reestablishment of family relationships or alternative long term arrangements.” (Annual Report of the Department for Community Services, June 30th 1989).
There were four children resident at the time of reporting in 1984. In 1990, the facility provided for up to 7 young people aged 12-15 years |
| Records | Case records for young people placed by the Department may reside with the Department of Communities.
Additionally, the Department for Child Protection’s Aboriginal Index and the guide, “Looking West”, should be consulted for information. |
| Access | While access to records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals, people are encouraged to enquire. |
| Contact Details | Freedom of Information
Department of Communities
Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Telephone: (08) 6414 3344
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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