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Wolston Park - Barbara & Dr Adele Chynoweth Amanda Dell 612 ABC Brisbane 20th September 2012 Updated 13th March 2013 Did you know that Queensland children were sent to adult psychiatric institutions from the 1950's right through until the 1980's? Those who are still alive after this experience claim they were subject to abuse and neglect, yet their suffering has never been acknowledged, and compensation has never been paid. ... more 
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Posted 04/03/2013
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Churches protected by trust laws Hamish Fitzsimmons ABC News 26th February 2013 26th February 2013 The Victorian inquiry into sexual abuse in religious organisations is likely to recommend a reform of property trust laws which allow churches to avoid being sued. ... more
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Posted 26/02/2013
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Stolen Generation test case underway in Perth David Weber ABC PM 14th February 2014 15th February 2013 A West Australian man whose children were taken away from him by the authorities has rejected suggestions he was a drinker who neglected his kids. Click on the link to listen to the interview ... more
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Posted 15/02/2013
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Victims must come forward to give evidence says ABC broadcaster Andrew O Connor 7.30 WA 16th November 2012 Updated 20th November 2012 ABC broadcaster Eoin Cameron, a victim of abuse at a Catholic institution, says its crucial others should come forward to reveal the true extent of child abuse. ... more
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Posted 20/11/2012
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Forced Adoption Apology Information Read on for information on how to obtain a copy of the forced adoption apology DVD from the different states. ... more
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Posted 12/11/2012
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Call for a Royal Commission: Police slam church at abuse inquiry Channel Ten News 19th October 2012 29th October 2012 State inquiry into sexual abuse hears Victoria Police evidence the Catholic Church has been focused on internal church issues such as legal liability and public relations. Click on the link to view the video. ... more
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Posted 29/10/2012
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CLAN takes its case to the UN Prue Bentley ABC Radio Ballarat 6th August 2012 Updated 7th August 2012 Orphans abused in state care in Australia have fought hard for recognition. Click on the link to listen to the interview with CLAN Executive Officer Leonie Sheedy and Prue Bentley. ... more
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Posted 07/08/2012
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Sins of the Brothers Lateline 24th November 1998 Updated 18th June 2012 Maxine McKew speaks to three people deeply involved in the debate on the migration of thousands of British children and their fate in Australia. Our guests are Bruce Blyth, from the Voices support group in WA, Brother Barry Coldrey, Christian Brothers historian and David Hinchliffe, House of Commons health committee member in the UK. ... more
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Posted 18/06/2012
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State wards call for action Brendan Donohoe Channel Seven News 4th June 2012 Updated 6th June 2012 Click on the link to view a story from Channel 7 news about the protest outside Andrea Cootes MLC office. ... more
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Posted 06/06/2012
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The Catholic Church subpoenas victims group Andrew West ABC Radio National 2nd May 2012 Updated 2nd May 2012 Read the transcript of the interview between Andrew West (religious and ethics reporter) and the national director of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), David Clohessy where church leaders have issued subpoenas demanding access to the records of the organisation called SNAP. Click the link to listen to the audio. ... more
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Posted 02/05/2012
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Doubts over church sex abuse probe Channel Ten 18th April 2012 Some victims of sexual abuse say the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse will be too limited, and a royal commission is needed. Click on the link to view video of a news story about the inquiry. ... more
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Posted 18/04/2012
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Attorney-General faces accusations of denigrating alleged sexual abuse victim Tim Palmer ABC News 4th April 2012 The New South Wales Attorney General and Minister for Justice Greg Smith stands accused of denigrating a woman who was allegedly sexually abused. ... more
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Posted 04/04/2012
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Past residents fight for orphanage Ryan Sheales ABC News 2nd April 2012 A number of former residents from the Ballarat orphanage are fighting to stop developers from demolishing their old home. ... more
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Posted 02/04/2012
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Happy birthday to CLAN member Flo and appeal for Redress for Flo CLAN wrote a letter to Premier Colin Barnett and we have sent 90 candles to signify CLANs oldest member Flo Hickson who turned 90 on the 31st January. Unfortunately Flo and many others missed out on redress in Western Australia. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/03/2012
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Lawyers say Ellis defence reduces church payouts Liz Hobday ABC Radio 29th September 2011 Liz Hobday interviews CLAN supporter, Angela Sdrinis about historical abuse. Click for more information for the transcript of the interview and the link to listen to the interview. ... more
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Posted 30/09/2011
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Oral History Project - The Project So Far National Library of Australia May 2011 Please click on the PDF link to view the latest newsletter about the Oral History Project » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 20/05/2011
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94.7 The Pulse interviews CLANs Patron Richard Marles and CLAN member Vlad One of CLANS patrons, Richard Marles and Vlad Selakovic chat about the PMs and the Salvation Armys apologies. What about Glastonbury as a Museum for recognition of our past in Australia - Geelong in particular? Reparation and funding for services for Homies was discussed. ... more
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Posted 28/01/2011
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October Redress WA Newsletter October 2010 Please click on the PDF link to view the October Redress WA Newsletter. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/10/2010
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Redress Scheme Speech Steve Irons MP Federal Member of Swan 18th August 2009 I began my life as a ward of the state in Victoria. I spent three years in an institution as a child and then I was taken into foster care by the Irons family until I was 18. Even as a foster child I was still a ward of the state; a responsibility of the Victorian government. ... more
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Posted 20/08/2009
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