| Prom Hostel, Dianella |
| Years of Operation | 1986 – January 1992 |
| Role Of Facility | Described in 1989 as providing medium to long term accommodation for females aged under 18 years in a surburban house. Support was given by live-in workers. |
| Sponsoring Agency | The Prom Hostel Management Committee |
| Address(es) | 336 Grand Promenade, Dianella |
| Brief History | Funding for this service has been 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 Prom Hostel closed in January 1992. |
| Records | Departmental case records for young people referred by the Department may reside with the Department of Communities.
It is unknown whether any other records are still in existence.
The Department may be able to assist people wishing to contact the Prom Hostel 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) 6414 3344
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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