The Infants’ Home’s History

Highlights from The Infants’ Home’s history

Supporter Spotlight: The James N Kirby Foundation

The James N. Kirby Foundation has supported The Infants’ Home since their founding in 1967. Over almost 60 years the Foundation has generously supported the vital work we do in our community, including our postnatal, community playgroup and parenting programs.

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Supporter Spotlight: Kambala and KOGU

Since 1899, Kambala and the Kambala Old Girls’ Union (KOGU) have supported us through donations of clothes, cot covers, toys and equipment, as well as giving many generous cash donations. We have also welcomed frequent visits from students and KOGU members over the years.

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Who was Sydney Hope?

Sydney Hope was The Infants’ Homes’ first ‘foundling’. At 7.40pm on 3 June 1874, a three-week-old infant was found on the steps of The Sydney Foundling Institute, which had been operating for less than a month.

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150 Years of The Infants’ Home: A Brief History

Founded in May 1874, The Infants’ Home began as a rescue operation for abandoned children and unmarried mothers and their babies. Over 150 years The Infants’ Home has evolved to meet the changing needs of children and families.

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