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Where was the Aged and Infirm Womens Home?

April 26, 2017aged Home infirm women

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Where was the Aged and Infirm Womens Home?

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In 1894 the Local Council of Women formed a special committee called friendly help to care for those in need. They soon realized that destitute and aged women were in dire need of housing. After four years of petitioning Victoria City Council, the “Aged and Infirm Women’s Home” was opened on McClure Street. By 1907, larger facilities were needed and a new building was built on Rupert Street, now 857 Rupert Terrace. In 1958 the name was changed to Rose Manor.