That makes more sence now. It could be argued that these LTI's are a result of difficult patients. Its any wonder that some patients were delt their share of tough love.

A psych nurse i knew hurt his back over the years of man handling patients. Its a very common problem apprently.

In hind site of all the stories of the US system I have been reading about here - of new policys of closing state hospitals in favour of community care. Its not too different to what happened here in Australia around the same time (mid 90's).

Some of the 'historically listed / significant' psych buildings in Ballarat were promptly leveled in favour of housing development. Money talks.

Fantastic - I can't wait! I have Spent all day looking through KPPC (via Opacity) - what an awsome site! I can't imagine something like that going to waste here in Australia!

There is a ex Mental Hospital i aware of here is Aus, but i think it was only empty for a year before they begun renovations. I'll check it out.

Motts, ive found your site again after a couple of years away.. Ive spent the last 3 days pouring over all your different subjects and been loving it.

This has been my favourite as far as aspect of subject and lighting goes. Any chance you might return here in the future for another set?

'The Dish' is based on an actual dish here in Australia - located just outside Parkes NSW. AFAIK its still in active use too..
here it is http://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/
insteresting movie facts
http://outreach.atnf.c...es/looselybased.html

Would i be right to assume that FY02 - FY03, would be 'For Year 02'. And that this wing was still operational more recently than 1991? or have i miss read something somewhere?

They possibly held an auction to sell off funiture etc just prior to closing this facility?