The Home was founded in 1903 by Anglican nuns led by Sister Kate.

Conditions were very hard during that time and the Home relied on philanthropic donations to continue.

[4] When a child died the Sisters would carry the simple coffins by horse and cart along the small dirt track from the Home.

The cemetery is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the home.

There are approximately 30 children buried in the cemetery who died between 1903 and 1919, but the names of only 24 are known.