| Cockburn House |
| Years of Operation | 1989 - 1993 |
| Role Of Facility | Described in 1989 as a Youth Refuge, providing emergency services for males and females with 24 hour access. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Cockburn Youth Services Association |
| Address(es) | 13 Eegells Way, Cockburn (or Coolbellup) |
| Brief History | Funding for this service was provided through the Youth Supported Accommodation Program, which was a sub-program of the Commonwealth/State funded Supported Accommodation Assistance Program. [For notes on this program see the section on NAHA/SAAP at the beginning of Signposts].
The service was to have rostered staff with 24 hour access and links to other longer-term accommodation in the area. Rob Webb and Lisa Barron were the 1989 contacts, listed as “research workers”.
The Department noted in its Annual Report of 1989 that Cockburn was one of a number of emergency services for young people in outlying metropolitan suburbs that was “being well used, enabling young people to stay in their local environment.” |
| Records | Departmental case records for young people placed by the Department may reside with the Department for Child Protection.
It is unknown whether any other records are still in existence.
The Department may be able to assist people wishing to contact the Cockburn Youth Services Association to see if they hold case records or other information that may be useful to people. |
| 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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