Child Migration In Australia

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Such statements enabled child migration societies to restart their programs and solicit financial support under the Empire Settlement Act . Although the government originally planned to take in a large number of children, only approximately 3000 children formed the post-war immigration to Australia. In contrast to the inter-war years, the British government was somewhat reluctant towards child migration after the Second World War. Sentiments had changed, particularly due to the 1946 Children’s Act and Ross and Curtis Reports which emphasised the rights of the child, the need to maintain bonds with parents and brought up concerns over child care and supervision within Australian institutions. In the wake of the legislation, sentiments