- The Invalid and Old Age Pensioner Act provides social security for some but not for Aboriginal people.
- The United Aborigines Mission establishes the Bomaderry Aboriginal Children’s Home in Nowra, NSW, after several orphaned children come into the care of the mission. The home is often referred to as the ‘birthplace’ of the Stolen Generations in New South Wales. Up to 47 children live at the home. It closes in 1988.