John Irwin Lodge

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John Irwin Lodge was a Salvation Army hostel for homeless youth located in Surry Hills. It opened in 1980 and closed in 1993 when it was absorbed into Oasis Youth Services.

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The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory (1921 - 2018)

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Oasis Youth Care Centre (1991 - 1994)
John Irwin Lodge merged with Oasis Youth Care Centre in 1993 and both organisations became part of Oasis Youth Support Services

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This page was written by Naomi Parry, last updated 15 February 2023. Sources used to create this entry:

The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory, Submission No. 46 to the Senate Inquiry into Children in Institutional Care: The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territorial Headquarters (VIC), Appendix B, Eastern Territory Social Centres, A list of openings, closings and function, June 2003 View Publication Details

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John Irwin Lodge was situated at 145 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales (Building Still standing)

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