| Maddington Scatter Cottage, Manguri |
| Years of Operation | From 1982 for an unknown period. |
| Role Of Facility | Residential care for boys and girls from an Indigenous background in a home-like setting. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Manguri [known until 1988 as Sister Kate’s, see entry under Manguri]. |
| Address(es) | Maddington |
| Brief History | The Cottage was initially purchased with a donation from a private donor. A capital grant for a games room facility was received through the Consultative Committee on Residential Child Care in 1983.
The Maddington Scatter Cottage was still operating in 1990.
Manguri (Sister Kate’s) has its own entry in Signposts, and this should be consulted as it gives more information about the approach taken. |
| 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.
Records should be accessed via the Department of Communities, who can assist in locating a range of relevant files. |
| 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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