| Ngangganawili Group Home, Wiluna |
| Years of Operation | From 1982 for an unknown period. |
| Role Of Facility | To provide emergency and short term placement of children. |
| Address(es) | Wiluna |
| Brief History | Group Homes could be developed relatively inexpensively, so they were able to be located within country towns close to the child’s home of origin, which was seen to be particularly advantageous. “The involvement and access to parents by these placements is often a major step in the rehabilitation of a family group.” (Annual Report of the Department for Community Welfare, June 30th 1979). For notes on a general history of these facilities, see the section on Group Homes at the beginning of Signposts.
Grant-in-Aid 1981 to modify and equip a Group Home.
In Wiluna, parents of children were temporarily imprisoned for drunkenness, leaving the children without adequate support. This was one of the factors that led to the establishment of the Ngangganawili Group Home, which was opened in 1982. (Annual Report of the Department for Community Welfare, June 30th 1982). |
| Records | Case records for young people placed by the Department may reside with the Department for Child Protection.
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) 6217 6888
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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