VPRS 17953 Client Case History Files

This series comprises of client case history files which were created for each client at Warrawee Reception Centre (also known as Ballarat Reception Centre 1961 - 1964) (VA 5106). Where two or more children from the same family were admitted, a single file was usually created for all of them. Social workers and other staff added to the files with information about the child's progress.Warrawee Reception Centre client case history files may include some or all of the following information:- client's name- date of birth- personal description- religion- when admitted- date of admission- circumstances of admission- ward number- family background, including the names and ages of parents and siblings- case history- family and social history- case planning- assessment notes- behavioural notes- progress reports- education reports- medical and dental treatment details- health and medical history- psychiatric reports- record of visitors received- offences committed- Victoria Police statements- court documents- holiday hosting arrangements.- date of discharge.Summary cards have been included in the front of some files.The Ballarat Reception Centre was established by the Victorian Government under the Children's Welfare Act 1958 on 11 July 1961, together with the Allambie Reception Centre. The Reception Centre was renamed Warrawee in 1964. Warrawee accommodated 15 to 18 children aged up to 14 years. Warrawee's purpose was to care for children awaiting Court hearing on orders for safe custody. Many children admitted by the Court to the Family Welfare Division remained at Warrawee for a period before being placed with private families or in children's homes. Some children returned to the Centre following a breakdown in subsequent arrangements.