Children who were deemed "difficult" to handle or who required psychiatric treatment or were due for court appearances in Melbourne were returned to Turana.

The opening in 1960 of Pirra Children's Home (aka Pirra Girls' Home) and Allambie Reception Centre meant that young children under the care of the Family Welfare Division of the Social Welfare Department, were also moved out of Turana which could then accommodate young males only.

introducing laminated tempered glass in galvanised high-tensile steel frames, solving long-standing security and maintenance problems.

(2016) 13th-14th November The riot at the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre lasted 17 hours, ending peacefully at 6:45 pm.

Victorian Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, cited infrastructure issues, pledging redevelopment for enhanced security and safety measures.