The 1950s
From the 1950s the Mission’s approach changed to a focus on the structural and policy issues of social problems, with responses developed within a professional social welfare context.
During this time the Mission’s work expanded further to include residential care for the elderly with the purchase and development of property at Eltham now known as Melbourne Citymission Retirement Centre.
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Architect's drawing of the Eltham site |
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Souvenir program from opening of Judge Book Memorial Village. |
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Judge Book Memorial Village garden, 1962 |
Melbourne Citymission
For 155 years, Melbourne Citymission has worked with disadvantaged people across Melbourne and Victoria. Every week we help thousands of people build a clear pathway out of disadvantage, economic exclusion and social isolation.
Our services support:
- people to find a pathway out of homelessness
- disabled people to get the resources and support they need to live the life they want
- people to break the cycle of poverty and abuse
- people to find jobs, or enter into education and training.
