VPRS 17951 Client Case History Files

Full description

This series comprises of the individual histories of children received into the care of Mirallee Reception Centre (VA 5105).

Mirallee client files include the client's name, date of birth, and when admitted to care. The files document the circumstances of admission. They describe the family background, including the names and ages of parents and siblings.

The files may include some or all of the following:

- ward number
- case history
- assessment notes
- behavioural notes
- medical treatment details
- medical reports
- dental records
- holiday arrangements and reports
- court documents
- wardship termination
- circumstances and date of discharge.

Where two or more children from the same family were admitted, a single file was usually created for all of them. Files were arranged alphabetically by client surname within two alphabetical groupings.

The files were in the form of pre-printed departmental file covers or were in the form of manilla folders.