There should be some records for this 'home' and also a social services file on children there surely.

Marg, you refer to it as a 'family group home' I haven't heard that expression before. Where did you hear that, from your friend's husband?

I just found this so I now understand.

https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/guide/vic/E000350

I think the starting point might be finding records of the home.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/h...children-care/