Dr. Barnardo's Homes Australasian Deputation - circa 1890s
Dr Barnardo's Homes (Australia Branch) began in 1883 when eight boys travelled from Dr Barnardo's Stepney Home, London, to Australia. From 1920 to 1965 Barnardos ran an official Immigration Scheme under which many children migrated to Australia. In the post-World War Two period, Barnardo's established family group homes in New South Wales. Its child migration program had ceased by 1964 and the organisation then offered a range of children's and family services. In 1966 the name of the agency changed to Dr Barnardos in Australia.
Dr. Barnardo's Homes Australasian Deputation - circa 1890s
Dr Barnardo's Homes (Australia Branch) began in 1883 when eight boys travelled from Dr Barnardo's Stepney Home, London, to Australia. From 1920 to 1965 Barnardos ran an official Immigration Scheme under which many children migrated to Australia. In the post-World War Two period, Barnardo's established family group homes in New South Wales. Its child migration program had ceased by 1964 and the organisation then offered a range of children's and family services. In 1966 the name of the agency changed to Dr Barnardos in Australia.