By 1976, out-of-home placement and wardship were starting to be viewed as last resort options and poor alternatives to extended family support.

The accommodation is usually filled to capacity or overcrowded.
‘Many of the children remain for some months….’

-Camp at Corinella
-Selected children to attend “outside” schools
3 or 4 girls attend Burwood High School regularly (already)

• PROV, VPRS 9898/P0001, School Records, Principals Reports. (1976),Unit 1. 
• PROV, VPRS 774/P0004, Inward Registered Correspondence, Annual Single Number System, 76/10669, Exempt Employment of Persons in Early Childhood Development Unit, Allambie Reception Centre, Community Welfare Services Department 1976- 1981, Unit 44.