Heritage Service
Melbourne Citymission’s Heritage Service supports people who have left care to gather records and historical material.
Who does the program support?
We can support you if you are a past user of Melbourne Citymission’s out of home services for children, maternity and adoption service.
What services does this program provide?
Many events of the last century led to children being separated from their parents, such as poverty, wars, lack of family services, and different attitudes to the birth of children outside marriage.
People who have left care may have mixed feelings about their experiences or want to understand more about what happened to them and why. Some people who have left care feel hurt and angry. Getting information and telling one’s story can be helpful at times.
The Heritage Service is gathering historical records and memorabilia that help provide background and context for the experiences of people who have left care. Few Melbourne Citymission personal records are available, although the Department of Human Services Adoptions and Family Records Unit holds Melbourne Citymission’s Adoptions records.
Please note
The Heritage Service Co-ordinator can support people to access personal records held elsewhere.
Contact Us
| Program contact details:
Co-ordinator, Heritage Service | |
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Phone number: 03 9385 3230 | |
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Contact email address: wlongmuir@mcm.org.au | |
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Days of operation: Thursdays only | |
| Geographical service operating areas: Victoria and Interstate | |
| Service capacity: By request |
Find Us
123 Albion Street, Brunswick, Vic 3056
Family and Community Links
Family and Community Links, based in Brunswick, is a hub for children, young people and their families with a specific emphasis on inclusion for people of all abilities. Integrated services focus on early childhood development, to provide additional support to families in a safe, inclusive learning environment.
