Request your records
Berry Street's Past Client and Heritage Services provides record searches for people who were past clients of Berry Street, Sutherland Homes and Lisa Lodge. The service is free and confidential for past residents and their families.
How to request Care Leaver records
To discuss your request for records, we welcome you to contact the Heritage Services team on 03 9429 9266 or heritage@berrystreet.org.au
What to expect
After you submit your request, our Past Client Information Officer will contact you to discuss:
- the information you’re looking for
- what information we can and can't release due to privacy considerations
- support that may be available to you
- how long it may take to find and organise the information for you
- opportunities for you to view relevant photographs.
After you submit an enquiry, you can choose to not continue with it at any point.
Who to contact for adoption information
The Adoption Information Service, part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, holds information about legalised adoptions from Berry Street from 1928 onwards.
For more information go to the Adoption Information Service website or contact:
Adoption Information Service
GPO Box 4356, Melbourne VIC 3001
Phone 03 8684 0000 or 1300 365 111
Email adoptionrecords@justice.vic.gov.au
For more information about de facto adoptions at Berry Street or to talk to a staff member about your situation, please contact our Past Client and Heritage Services on 03 9429 9266.
Contact us
For more information about our Past Client and Heritage Services, please contact:
Berry Street Past Client and Heritage Services
PO Box 2171, Richmond 3121
Phone: 03 9429 9266
Email: heritage@berrystreet.org.au