Caring through the ages: the Heiden Park legacy

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AuthorBarbara KnoxPublication Year2025Published byBarbara KnoxDescriptionIn Caring Through the Ages: The Heiden Park Legacy, historian and local heritage advocate Barbara Knox takes readers on a compelling journey through the origins, transformation, and lasting impact of the Heiden Park sites in Carramar, NSW.

Beginning with the early history of the land and its original owners, the Von Heiden family, Barbara traces the area's evolution from private estate to a centre of care and compassion. At the heart of the story lies the work of the United Protestant Association (UPA) — an organisation that, since 1945, has championed the wellbeing of older Australians through tireless fundraising and community dedication.

Rich in archival detail and personal stories, this book is both a tribute and a historical record — a celebration of the people and principles that have shaped Heiden Park and the UPA’s broader contribution to aged care across the state.
Copy rightsBarbara Knox

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Organisation / SiteVon Heiden GardensCollectionLocal History PublicationsExhibition75th Anniversary of Fairfield City Library ServicesSuburbCarramar