The Sisters' main archive is in Australia. Their website outlines 'Former Resident Support' that they can offer to people who were in their institutions in Australia and NZ - this support includes support to access records - providing records by mail https://goodshep.org.au/services/former-resident-support/
This page contains information from documents written many years ago reflecting language and terms that are not acceptable today. For example, some of the original names of institutions are offensive and derogatory.
We have some suggestions on what help and support is available if you want someone to talk to, or support during your journey.
Gender and age:Girls 1965: Adolescent c. 1969: 12-18 girls 1974, 1976-1978: 12-14 girls.
Registered 30/1/1932
Capacity:
Controlling organisation: Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Third-party provider to State, faith-based.
Further information: 1965: The type of young adolescent accommodated – all girls – are "delinquent and fractious"… 1974: A residential school for "emotionally disturbed" girls between 12 and 14 years. 1978: Takes" emotionally disturbed" girls between 12 and 14 years who attend local schools.
31 September 2020 Affidavit of Anita Ngaire Easton for Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children to the Abuse in Care Inquiry
Information provided by Te Rōpū Tautoko (Catholic Church) to the Crown Response Unit on 24 May 2024
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