Blue Plaque at Boys’ Town

Blue Plaque at Boys’ Town

One of NSW’s first heritage Blue Plaques has been unveiled, honouring the work of Father Thomas Dunlea, who founded Boys’ Town at Engadine and organisations to help alcoholics and people recovering from mental ill-health.   The Blue Plaque has been...
Hidden Heritage

Hidden Heritage

Partially hidden behind the shady leaves of two sentinel Photinia trees sits the Boys’ Town Meat Trade Industry building.  Opened on 18th May 1947, the Butchery was commissioned by the Meat and Allied Trades Federation for the boys of Boys’ Town. Founder,...
Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!

Dunlea Centre is excited to welcome our young people and families for 2022! We are ready for a productive and busy term and prepared for any challenges that arise. As we know the return to school plan for COVID-19 has been released by the Government. Dunlea Centre is...
Wrapping 2021

Wrapping 2021

Dunlea’s student of the year received the prestigious Parliamentary medal An enormously challenging year has concluded. Many great accomplishments were realised in 2021 and we are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and determination displayed by Dunlea students....