Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney

Cottage nursing facility established in 1899 by Susan Schardt, who herself being blind from birth, became aware of the accommodation needs of patients being discharged from hospital as 'incurable'.

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Opened
1899
Name
Alternate
Commonwealth Home for Destitute Invalids
1899 - 1905
Alternate
New South Wales Homes for Incurables
1905 - 1954
Alternate
Royal Ryde Homes
1954 - 1978
Alternate
Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Hospital
1978 - 1990
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Type