Callan Park, located in Sydney’s Inner West, is a heritage-listed site with a complex and compelling history. Established in 1885 as the Callan Park Hospital for the Insane, its Kirkbride Complex was designed by James Barnet and Frederick Norton Manning, reflecting the progressive mental health care principles of Dr. Thomas Kirkbride.

Over the decades, Callan Park bore witness to the evolution of mental health care - from the custodial approaches of the 19th century to the more person-centered care of the modern era. Its history is both haunting and hopeful, a testament to the lives touched by those...Read More

Callan Park, located in Sydney’s Inner West, is a heritage-listed site with a complex and compelling history. Established in 1885 as the Callan Park Hospital for the Insane, its Kirkbride Complex was designed by James Barnet and Frederick Norton Manning, reflecting the progressive mental health care principles of Dr. Thomas Kirkbride.

Over the decades, Callan Park bore witness to the evolution of mental health care - from the custodial approaches of the 19th century to the more person-centered care of the modern era. Its history is both haunting and hopeful, a testament to the lives touched by those who worked tirelessly to heal and those who lived within its walls.

Through the lens of Lost Collective, the beauty, melancholy, and history of Callan Park are captured in stunning detail. Each image tells a story of the people and practices that shaped this iconic institution.

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