Bomaderry Aboriginal Children's Home, Historic child welfare institution in Bomaderry, New South Wales, Australia.
The complex includes multiple buildings constructed between 1908 and 1980, featuring dormitories and residential cottages spread across nine acres of land.
Established in 1908 by the United Aborigines Mission, this institution operated as the first and longest-running Aboriginal children's home in New South Wales until 1988.
The site stands as a testament to the effects of government policies that led to the separation of Aboriginal children from their families throughout the 20th century.
The property now functions as offices for the Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council, while maintaining its status on the New South Wales State Heritage Register.
Former resident Harry Penrith, later known as Burnum Burnum from the Woiworung and Yorta Yorta communities, emerged as a notable Aboriginal activist following his time here.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -34.85500,150.60100
Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:09
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