Who we are
Who we are

Open Place is a support and advocacy service that coordinates and provides direct assistance to people who grew up in Victorian orphanages and homes prior to 1990. Our service aims to be accessible, welcoming and open to new ideas.
What we do
What we do

We aim to help people who identify as Forgotten Australians, or Pre-1990 Care Leavers, to deal with the legacy of your childhood experiences and provide support to improve your health and wellbeing.
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Events & reunions
Events & reunions

View upcoming Drop-In activities and other Open Place events for Forgotten Australians. We also share details of external events and reunions organised by other organisations.
- Open Place events
- External events
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1800 77 93 79

1800 77 93 79

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13/10/2026

We're excited to announce that Open Place now has its own Facebook page, where we'll share news, upcoming events, updates from our drop-in centre and other information for Forgotten Australians. Follow the page to stay connected with Open Place and keep up to date with what's happening in our community.

Visit www.facebook.com/openplacevictoria or search for 'Open Place - Support Service for Forgotten Australians'.

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