| Glendalough Cottage (Centrecare / Djooraminda) |
| Years of Operation | From June 1990 |
| Role Of Facility | Residential child care on a family model. See entry for Djooraminda. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Centrecare Children’s Cottages (subsequently, Djooraminda) |
| Brief History | The “long awaited” metropolitan cottage opened in June 1990. It was “designed to accommodate a mixed population of children returning from country cottages and also teenagers in the metropolitan area.” (Report on the Activities of the Consultative Committee on Residential Child Care in 1989/90, February 1991).
In addition to the entries mentioned above, Djooraminda has its own entry in Signposts, and this should be consulted as it gives more information about the approach taken. |
| Records | Records for the Beverley Reception Centre run by Centrecare to assess and select children for placement in the cottages are held by Djooraminda [see entry and contact details below].
Case records for young people placed by the Department may reside with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support. |
| Access | While access to records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals, people are encouraged to enquire. |
| Contact Details | The Director, Djooraminda
36 Arbon Way, Lockridge WA 6054
PO Box 94, Beechboro WA 6935
Telephone: (08) 9378 2522 Facsimile: (08) 9378 1113
Email: enquiries@centrecare.com.au
www.centrecare.com.au
Freedom of Information
Department of Communities
Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Telephone: (08) 6217 6888
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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