Children’s Homes

The Anglican Diocese of Brisbane has been responsible for several Homes (Children and Mothers), predominantly in the Brisbane or South-East Queensland Area. Some of these were run by other organisations prior to the transfer of governance to the Diocese. In general, most homes are now run by the Community Services Commission (Anglicare). 

The Records and Archives Centre holds some of the administrative records created by the governing bodies of these homes. The records do contain some personal information relating to residents in the homes, although most of this information is limited in nature, noting the name and (sometimes) the date of admission. Not all records of homes have survived – there have been instances in the past where records have succumbed to flood and fire while still in the custody of the Home. 

The main Homes that the Archives holds records for are: 

  • Church of England Boy’s Home (Enoggera); 

  • Tufnell Home (Nundah); 

  • St. Mary’s Home (Toowong - Women’s Shelter]. 

Former Residents (or their next of kin) can apply for copies of records which refer to them and their time at the home. There will usually be no charge for this research. For data protection purposes, applications are required to include two forms of current identification which includes one’s date of birth. For next of kin, documentation which shows your direct link to the resident should be included. 

Legal representatives or guardians are required to complete a statutory declaration (signed by the former resident) that you are requesting records on behalf of the former resident. 

Applications should be forwarded (in writing) to: 

Anglican Records & Archives Centre
GPO Box 421
BRISBANE QLD 4001 

Documentation can also be forwarded to our email address: archives@anglicanchurchsq.org.au  

Support services for accessing documents can be obtained through the following: 

Support services for reading documents can be obtained through the following: 

Tufnell Home and Chapel