| Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Hostel |
| Years of Operation | This facility was mentioned in Wilson and Robinson (1971) Aboriginal Hostels in Perth: A Comparative Survey but no detailed information is available. |
| Sponsoring Agency | The YWCA appears to have received a subsidy from the Department of Native Welfare for some time leading up to, and possibly beyond, 1971. |
| Brief History | The YWCA was described by Wilson and Robinson in 1971 as an independently-run Aboriginal Education and Employment Hostel. It is likely to have had a range of other functions as well. |
| Records | It is possible that residents at the YWCA also had files held by the Department of Native Welfare. The Department for Child Protection should be contacted as they may be able to locate these records or refer enquirers to their Link-Up Service. |
| 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) 6217 6888
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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