News and Updates - CLAN News Flash
News Flash - important news from CLAN!
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CLAN 2013 Survey Report » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 26/04/2013
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Fr. Kevin Dillon articles from the VIC Inquiry ... more
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Posted 22/03/2013
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The fight goes on for Forgotten Australians CLAN Patron Steve Irons MP 12th November 2012 Updated 12th November 2012 On the third anniversary of the national apology to the Forgotten Australians, justice is still being pursued by many of them and the organisations that support them. ... more
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Posted 12/11/2012
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Orphans heartened by PM vow Pia Akerman The Australian 22nd October 2012 23rd October 2012 CLAN has bombarded the Prime Minister's office with Royal Commission postcards and the Hon. Jenny Macklin- Families Minister has responded to CLAN. ORPHANS who were abused in state care in Australia have taken heart from a fresh pledge by the Gillard government to consider their calls for a royal commission. ... more
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Posted 23/10/2012
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Orphanage museum brings Australian to Owatonna Ashley Stewart Owatonna Peoples Press 25th August 2012 10th October 2012 For 58 year old Australian Leonie Sheedy, stepping on the grounds of the Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum in Owatonna last weekend provided peace, serenity and a sense of familiarity. This story made the front page of the Owatonna Peoples Press newspaper. There will be a report about this visit in the next newsletter ... more
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Posted 11/10/2012
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More support for Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants Hon. Jenny Macklin - Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 17th August 2012 A new national network of support services will help Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants access counselling, trace their past and reconnect with family where possible. ... more
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Posted 11/10/2012
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St Andrews Hostel Special Inquiry update WA Premier Colin Barnett 23rd July 2012 23rd July 2012 An extension has been granted to the St Andrews Hostel Special Inquiry final reporting date, Premier Colin Barnett announced today. ... more
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Posted 23/07/2012
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Report on Tally Ho Boys Home Mardis Quonfusion 13th February 2012 Updated 23rd July 2012 Terry and I had agreed I would never teach again. I was traumatised by a student at Tally Ho Boys Home who held me at knife point in a locked room for two hours, with the knife moving between my throat and my pregnant body. ... more
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Posted 23/07/2012
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Feedback to ABCs Four Corners 4th July 2012 4th July 2012 (CLAN), an advocacy and support group for those who spent some or all of their time in church, charity or state institutional homes is also a strong advocate for the establishment of a Royal Commission into not only sexual abuse by the Catholic Church but also by the Salvation Army, Anglicans, Brethern, Methodists, Presbyterians, Sydney City Mission and others who under the guise of religion and trust raped, digitally raped, and committed all types of sexual perversions upon children who were entrusted to their care. Priests, nuns, Salvation Army officers, and workers of all denominations have a sad and sorry history of abusive practices. ... more
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Posted 04/07/2012
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CLAN Submission to Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry Learning from the past, using Victorias child welfare history to inform current child policy practice. Click on the PDF link to view the submission. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 12/06/2012
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Royal Commission Statement June 2012 The Senate Inquiry into Institutional Care in 2004 outlined in Recommendation 11 the need for a Royal Commission to be conducted into the abuse and neglect of children raised in orphanages, childrens Homes and other institutions run by Churches, Charities and the State Government. Click on the PDF link to read the entire statement » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 04/06/2012
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CLAN Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child CLAN have recently lodged a submission to the UN Rights of the Child Committee, in Geneva Switzerland. The Committee are meeting in June this year. If and when CLAN hear back from the Committee we will let CLAN members know the result on the website and the newsletter. Please click on the PDF link to view the submission » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 04/06/2012
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Submission to the Review of NSWs Victims Compensation Scheme Click on the PDF link to view the submission » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 02/05/2012
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Cummins Report Recommendation 14.5.3 » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 29/02/2012
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The children Australia forgot The Hume Weekly 23rd February 2012 Special thanks to CLAN member Phyllis and Magpie for doing this story Many people have never heard of forgotten Australians. They are not to be confused with child migrants or the stolen generations. They are a brave group of their own and hold close their stories of neglect, abuse but most importantly, survival. Three unique forgotten Australians tell Stephanie Zevenbergen why they need to be remembered. ... more
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Posted 24/02/2012
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Submission for a bill to amend the property trust of the Catholic Church The Greens are working towards law reform to allow victims of sexual abuse to seek fair compensation from the Catholic Church and seeking broad consultation with the community, churches and other stakeholders in relation to this proposed reform. Click on the PDF link to view the submission that CLAN made to the Greens. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 13/02/2012
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New Zealand Care Claims brochure » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 10/02/2012
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FA education package » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/02/2012
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Abuse victims reject Vatican summit Sydney Morning Herald 8th February 2012 Pope Benedict has urged profound renewal of the Catholic Church to prevent child abuse, as the Vatican held its first ever summit on the issue despite protests by victims. ... more
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Posted 08/02/2012
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Senator Claire Moores speech at the National Museum of Australia 22nd November 2011 CLAN patron Senator Claire Moore made a speech during the opening of the Inside Exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. Two years ago in this place the then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, made an incredibly important statement to the people of Australia. He made an apology to the people that we knew up until that day as the forgotten Australians. In that statement he said ... more
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Posted 03/02/2012
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NEW BOOK: Young peoples transition from out of home care Cate O Neill 15th December 2011 A new book explores the experiences of young people leaving state out of home care in Australia. Making the transition from out of home care is a critical time for young people who have grown up in out of home care. They are often expected to become independent at an earlier age than most young people. The book, Young people leaving state out of home care: Australian policy and procedure (Australian Scholarly Publishing, 2011) stresses the need for ongoing support and mentoring the responsibility of government and support agencies does not end when a young person turns 18. ... more
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Posted 15/12/2011
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Sacro Restorative Justice Services for Adult Survivors Abused in Care as Children Survivor Scotland 12th December 2011 Restorative Justice is a process that aims to repair the harm caused by a criminal offence or serious wrong-doing. It is informal, voluntary and confidential. Sacro is the main provider of Restorative Justice services in Scotland. Participants in Time to be heard were offered access to a pioneering Restorative Justice process designed and delivered by Sacro especially for adults abused in care as children. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/12/2011
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Senate Committee Report of the Review of Government Compensation Payments December 2010 Click on the PDF link to view the Senate Committee Report of the Review of Government Compensation Payments ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 12/12/2011
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Response to Review of Government Compensation Payments » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 12/12/2011
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No comfort for forgotten Australians Stephanie Zevenbergen The Hume Weekly 22nd November 2011 PEOPLE who experienced institutional care have been dealt a blow after the State Parliament rejected a proposal to offer them compensation. ... more
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Posted 22/11/2011
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Contribute to the Oral History Project On the 16 November 2009 Australia acknowledged and apologised to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. As announced in the Apology, the National Library is conducting an oral history project to record the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. Interviews will be conducted across Australia and will be preserved in the National Library. The 3 year project aims to document a rounded history of the experiences of children in institutional and out of home care and the lifelong impact of these experiences on their lives and their families. The project will also interview a selection of advocates, and allied professionals including welfare officers, employees and administrators. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/11/2011
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Speech from Jenny Macklin MP about the opening of the National Museums Inside exhibtion I would like to acknowledge the survivors, some of whom are with us tonight. Survivors, like Caroline Carroll, Harold Haig, Jim Luthy and Joanna Penglase who I toured the exhibition with earlier today. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/11/2011
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Libs reject abuse scheme Reid Sexton The Age 10th November 2011 ABOUT 20 former wards of the state descended on Parliament yesterday to urge MPs to support a motion for an investigation into the establishment of a compensation scheme for victims of abuse. Read more for a response from CLAN. ... more
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Posted 11/11/2011
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Transcript of discussion of a Victorian Redress Scheme Colleen Hartlands Greens MLC 9th November 2011 This motion is about the forgotten Victorians who were placed in institutions or out of home care during the last century and suffered abuse, neglect or a lack of care. When we speak of forgotten Victorians we include children who were orphans and those who had families. ... more
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Posted 11/11/2011
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Money runs out for former wards health bills Michelle Griffin The Age 19th September 2011 A STATE government program that paid health expenses for former state wards has been axed because demand was much greater than anyone expected. ... more
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Posted 22/09/2011
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Ballarat Orphanage Registration » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/07/2011
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Find and Connect Service Study 2010 » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 13/05/2011
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Recent amendments to the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 Victims Service Justice and Attorney General Please click on the PDF link to view more information about changes to this act in NSW » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 02/05/2011
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The main changes to the Victims Support and Rehabilition Act 1996 Victims Service Justice and Attorney General Please click on the PDF link for more information » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 02/05/2011
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CLAN Code of Conduct » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 25/03/2011
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Safety Statement » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 25/03/2011
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Where does your membership money go? Many CLAN members and members of the general public have asked why does CLAN charge fees? ... more
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Posted 22/03/2011
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NEW BOOK - Surviving care Achieving justice and healing for the Forgotten Australians Edited by Richard Hil and Elizabeth Branigan This book seeks to make a significant contribution to a growing body of work that charts what happened to former care residents referred to as the Forgotten Australians and what governments and others have done to address the challenges that face this now aging population. While many former residents have gone on to have productive and fulfilling lives many others have had the opposite experience. Please click on the PDF link to view more information about this book and how to purchase it. The book can also be borrowed from the CLAN library - please note you need to be a member of CLAN and the library to use this service. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/03/2011
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Sanctuary - Play » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 24/02/2011
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Tasmanian Redress Application Forms Please click on the PDF link to view the Tasmanian Redress Application Forms » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 18/02/2011
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Fact Sheet: Changes to the Victims Compensation Scheme in NSW Please click here to view the PDF about changes to NSW compensation laws » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/02/2011
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Jim Luthy Salvation Army Speech » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/02/2011
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Information on Inquiry into the Commonwealth Contribution to Former Forced Adoption » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 20/01/2011
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Coping with Christmas Click on the PDF link to view an article that was in the December 2008 Clanicle about coping with Christmas written by former CLAN counsellor, Jill Kelly Williams. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/12/2010
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Salvation Army DVD Order Form » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/12/2010
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CLANs annual report 2009-2010 » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 01/12/2010
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Media Articles on Forgotten Australians - SBS Documentary Click on the PDF link to view the articles about the upcoming SBS documentary - Forgotten Australians. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/11/2010
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Oprah Shows - Looking For a Lost Loved One? The Oprah show will be heading to Australia in the coming months and Oprah is looking for a segment to help people locate a loved one. ... more
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Posted 15/11/2010
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Forgotten Australians The Age 11th November 2010 If you want proof that religion is no guarantee of morality or decency, look no further than this at-times depressing but ostensibly uplifting documentary about the poor mites who suffered last century at the hands of good Christian people in Australias orphanage. ... more
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Posted 15/11/2010
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CLAN 2008-2009 Annual Report » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/11/2010
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Right to Information Roadshow A free information session for the public and community organisations will explain how to access government information under the new system. If you would like to attend the information session on 9th November at the Bankstown Sports Club (Georges River Room), at 8 Greenfield Parade between 3:30-4:30pm, you can make a booking via email to oicinfo@oic.nsw.gov.au or freecall 1800 463 626 by October 20 2010.
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Posted 13/10/2010
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Victorian Government response to the Forgotten Australians report recommendations 2009 Click on the PDF link to view the Victorian Governments response to the recommendations of the Forgotten Australians Report » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 06/10/2010
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Seeking Feedback for the upcoming NSW Service Click on the PDF link to view a feedback and questionairre form for the upcoming NSW Service for Care Leavers » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 01/10/2010
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VIC Memorial Information » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 30/09/2010
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Daily Telegraph Advertisement on CLANs National Orphanage Museum CLAN had placed an advertisement on Mondays (27/09/10), Daily Telegraph asking members of the public to send any items relating childrens homes and orphanages for the national museum. Read further for the advertisement. ... more
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Posted 28/09/2010
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CLANs response to ABCs The Making of Modern Australia On Thursday 22nd July, ABCs The Making of Modern Australia, Episode 1 The Australian Child was about Australian childhood, and as part of this, it featured stories on the Stolen Generation and Child Migrants but nothing at all on us, the Forgotten Australians. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/08/2010
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Right to Information Roadshow Office of the Information Commissioner Would you like more information on your right to access government information? Click on the PDF link for more information ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/08/2010
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Where you can have your say about the Find and Connect Service Click on the PDF link to find out information on the Find and Connect Service to be established and how you can have your say!! ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 12/08/2010
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Development of a National Education Package for Improving Aged Care for Care Leavers Meetings are to be held in all capital cities for the Development of a National Education Package for Improving Aged Care for Care Leavers and Forgotten Australians. Click on the PDF link for further information and registration details. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 21/07/2010
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Senate Inquiry into Compensation Payments 3rd March 2010 The Government is announcing submissions for Compensation Payments. Watch this space for CLANs submission in the coming months. The closing date has been recently been announced is at 4th June 2010 ... more
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Posted 20/07/2010
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Information for Improving Aged Care for Forgotten Australians/Care Leavers The following link will take you to the relevant information on the Department of Health and Ageing website for information on improving aged care for Care Leavers. ... more
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Posted 20/07/2010
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Have your say on the Find and Connect Service Click on the PDF link to find out some information on the Find and Connect Service to be established and how you can have your say. Places and times are yet to be advised and details will be given in the coming weeks!! » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/07/2010
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Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage The Australian Social Inclusion Board is currently conducting research on cycles of disadvantage. As part of this research, the Board will be holding public consultations in each capital city. ... more
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Posted 16/07/2010
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Legal Rights of Care Leavers Click on the PDF link to view the paper presented by Penny Savidis of Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers on legal options for Care Leavers. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/07/2010
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Program for CLANs 10th Anniversary Click on the PDF link to view the program for CLANs 10th Anniversary on 3rd and 4th July. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 28/06/2010
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SA Memorial Invitation Please click on the PDF link to view the invitation for the SA Memorial Unveiling... See more for transport and further details ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 16/06/2010
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Victorian Government introduces the Carer Card The Carer Card is considered to be a way in which carers can be recognised for the significant level of care and commitment they provide supporting family members and friends who are frail, aged or have disabilities or to children who require foster placements. ... more
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Posted 15/06/2010
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The sad loss of Maureen McKernan CLAN is saddened by the loss of Maureen McKernan who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 12th May after a long battle with cancer. Read on for funeral details ... more
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Posted 14/05/2010
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The sad loss of CLAN member John Munt CLAN is sad to announce the loss of CLAN member, John Munt. John was a Riverview boy and will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral is to be held on ... more
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Posted 11/05/2010
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Justice for sex abuse victims Janet Fife-Yeomans Daily Telegraph 29th March 2010 RADICAL laws that would deliver justice to thousands of victims of sex abuse at the hands of Catholic priests and teachers are being considered by the Keneally Government. ... more
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Posted 30/03/2010
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Survey Results: Do you want the Churches and Charities to be made accountable and provide a National Apology to all Care Leavers, similar to the National Apology by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd? 11th February 2010 Last year Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd made an official apology to all Care Leavers and CLAN asked if the churches and charities should be made accountable and offer a national apology similar to the federal apology by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/03/2010
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The sad loss of Vera Fooks 17th March 2010 CLAN sadly announces the passing of our oldest member, Vera Fooks who died last night in her nursing home at the age of 98 years. ... more
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Posted 22/03/2010
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CLANs survey response 9th March 2010 CLAN has recieved a wonderful response from the survey and we had 83 responses within the first few days and within the first week has gathered 207 survey responses. Thank you to all Clannies for your response! We now have 394 survey responses! ... more
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Posted 09/03/2010
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CLANs draft for the Victorian Memorial for Care Leavers 8th March 2010 This is CLANs draft for the Victorian Memorial for Care Leavers; ... more
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Posted 08/03/2010
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CLANs Frame Boards CLAN has purchased frame boards that are outside the CLAN office to help the general community know more about the issues and work of care leavers. We have had many heads turning and many phonecalls generating huge interest in theissues of care leavers and the CLAN museum. ... more
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Posted 03/03/2010
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Child Migrants to recieve national apology from UK government 19th February 2010 The UK Government is to make its national apology to former child migrants from Britain on Wednesday 24th February, and will be aired in Australia on Thursday 25th February 2010. ... more
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Posted 24/02/2010
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Liberal Government in WA will feel backlash at next election 18th February 2010 Please click on the PDF to view CLAN's response to news of the WA Redress scheme. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 19/02/2010
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CLAN has memory books till the end of February CLAN has the memory books from the National Apology till the end of February. There are two books; one for Forgotten Australians and the other for former Child Migrants. Come visit the CLAN office to sign them.
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Posted 15/02/2010
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Mike Lew 2010 Tour 15th February 2010 Mike Lew 2010 Tour Downunder Mike Lew, M.Ed., an expert in mens recovery from childhood trauma will be touring Australia next year, hosted by ASCA, in collaboration with SECASA. ... more
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Posted 15/02/2010
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CLAN has a JP in the office 11th February 2010 CLAN is happy to announce there is a JP in the CLAN office. If you need a JP contact CLAN on 1800 008 774.
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Posted 11/02/2010
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CLANs submission into the future of Public Housing in Victoria 28th January 2010 CLAN has submitted its paper into the Adequacy and Future Directoins of Public Housing in Victoria. Special thanks to CLAN Vice-President, Frank Golding for his efforts in creating and writing the submission. Click on the PDF link to view the CLAN's submission. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 28/01/2010
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The Pulse interviews 3 Clannies 3rd December 2009 3 Clannies from Geelong will be interviewed on 94.7fm - The Pulse, on the 15th December and it will be aired at 11am. Thank you to Pulse for supporting CLAN and its members. ... more
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Posted 17/12/2009
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Update on the NSW Healing Service DVDs and photos and National Apology Memory Book 16th December 2009 Production of a DVD recording of the NSW healing service and memorial unveiling is currently being finalised. Community Services can arrange to send a copy of the DVD as soon as it is available. ... more
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Posted 17/12/2009
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Redress WA support service 14th December 2009 Redress WA provides a phone-based social work service through the call centre. This service can be accessed each weekday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. ... more
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Posted 14/12/2009
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Submissions for Inquiry into the Adequacy and Future Directions of Public Housing in Victoria 1st December 2009 A guideline has been made for submissions for Inquiry into the Adequacy and Future Directions of Public Housing in Victoria ... more
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Posted 01/12/2009
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DVD of the Federal Apology to be made available 26th November 2009 Jenny Macklin's MP office has recently informed CLAN that many, many copies of a DVD of the Federal Apology will be made available in the near future. Keep posted with CLAN's website for further developments.
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Posted 27/11/2009
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Orphans of the Living Joanna Penglase 23rd November 2009 Joanna Penglase, the co-founder of CLAN, was placed in a Children's Home in 1945, at the age of 8 months, with her two-year old sister. ... more
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Posted 24/11/2009
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Survey Results and a new Survey 19th November 2009 CLAN added a survey to its website 2 weeks before the apology and asked if you want the Churches and Charities to be present at the National Apology. We now have the results and ask in our new survey: Do you want the Churches and Charities to be made accountable and provide a National Apology to all Care Leavers, similar to the National Apology by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd? ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 23/11/2009
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ABC thinks its funny to make a joke of our Federal Apology 20th November 2009 CLAN and its members and supporters are disgusted at the ABC for the shortening the airing of the Federal Apology and for the 7.30 report segment by Clark and Dawes. Click on the PDF link to see the Clark and Dawes transcript. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 23/11/2009
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Invitation to the Federal Apology by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd 13th November 2009 This is the official invitation to the Federal Apology by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd to be delivered on 16th November 2009 at 11:00am at the Parliament House. ... more
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Posted 18/11/2009
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Telecast of the Federal Apology Parliament of Australia 16th November 2009 Watch the Federal Apology delivered by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd ... more
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Posted 18/11/2009
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What your State will be doing for the Federal Apology 9th November 2009 Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have notified CLAN that they will be hosting special events for Tasmanian, Western Australian, Queensland, Victorian and South Australian Care Leavers that cannot attend the Federal Apology. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/11/2009
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Free Rail Travel to National Apology from the NSW Government 11th November 2009 The NSW Government is pleased to offer free return rail travel to Canberra or Sydney to people attending the National Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. ... more
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Posted 16/11/2009
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Reactions to the Federal Government's Apology Part 1 The CLAN office has been overwhelmed with phone calls and emails of support and congratulations in response to the apology to be issued to care leavers by the Prime Minister by the end of this year. We would like to thank all CLAN members and our supporters for their tireless efforts over the years. This was a team effort and a real grass-roots campaign from true Aussie battlers. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/11/2009
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Reactions to the Federal Government's Apology Part 2 As CLAN has been overwhelmed with comments of congratulations and support in response to the Federal Apology, a second page of comments has been added as the first page has resulted in our server overcrowding. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/11/2009
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CLAN APOLOGY SURVEY CLAN 15th September 2009 Please click on the PDF link to download and print a survey based on the apology by the Federal Government and the measures that you think should be taken. When completed please mail to PO BOX 164 Georges Hall, NSW, 2198 by Friday 2nd October 2009. Your opinion is highly valued. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 06/10/2009
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The Welcoming of Sebastian Office News CLAN 27/07/09 Congratulations to staff member Lindal and her partner, ... more
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Posted 27/07/2009
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Proposed site for Victorian Care Leavers Memorial 21/07/09 The photograph shows the working party of the Care Leaver Memorial team at the proposed site for the Memorial. ... more
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Posted 21/07/2009
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Can you assist with the identification of people in photos? Orana Family Services (formerly the Methodist Homes for Children), is seeking assistance from people who were in the Methodist Home Cheltenham, to catalogue an extensive photo collection. If you were either in the home or associated with the home and are available from 10.00am- 4.00pm on Sat 11 July, please call Mimi on (03) 9302 2700. The identification and cataloguing will take place in the function room of the QPO (old Kew post office), cnr High Street and Cotham Road Kew. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. It will certainly be an interesting day and your assistance would be very much appreciated.
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Posted 24/06/2009
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CLAN June Newsletter Due to the handing down of Senate Inquiry Review of the Forgotten Australians and lost Innocents Reports, the June edition of The Clanicle will be slightly delayed. We hope to have it out by early July
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Posted 19/06/2009
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SA Forgotten Australian Memorial- Calling for Artists The South Australian Government, following the Forgotten Australians report and its recommendation (34) for 'the Commonwealth and State Governments, in conjunction with the churches and agencies, provide funding for the erection of suitable memorials commemorating care leavers' has announced funding to contribute towards a memorial acknowledging Australians who resided in orphanages, children's homes and foster homes as children. This funding is in conjunction with the Federal Government and church agencies. The SA Government is calling for expressions of interest from professional artists or artist teams to undertake this project. They are particuarly interested in hearing from artist who may have grown up in care. For more information, click here The closing date for submission of expressions of interest is 29 June 2009, 5pm.
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Posted 10/06/2009
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Orphanage Park Goodwood Upgrade The City of Unley in SA is planning an upgrade of Orphanage Park in Goodwood, including the addition of scultures and other artwork. To view the Art Brief, » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2009
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National Human Rights Consultations in Tasmania The Australian Government has announced a National Human Rights Consultation. This is a great opportunity for all people in Australia to have their say about human rights and how they should be protected. CLAN encourages all members and supporters to go along and talk about the human rights of care leavers and ex-wards. ... more
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Posted 20/04/2009
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CLAN on SBS News SBS ran a story on the Senate Inquiry Review on the Forgotten Australians Report on their 6:30pm news on Thursday 9th April 2009. To watch an interview of CLAN click here
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Posted 08/04/2009
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ABC Law Report CLAN News Flash Damien Carrick from the Law report on ABC Radio National interviewed several members of the February Silent Protest in Melbourne. Thanks to Cherie, Frank, Ray, Anthony, Jenny, Val, and Louise for doing the interviews. Click here for more details ... more
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Posted 10/03/2009
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