The long-awaited Australian Orphanage Museum in Geelong is open! On Saturday, 1 April 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles officiated at the grand opening of the museum. Stay tuned for more news about this exciting event! We look forward to welcoming you all to the Museum. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; first and third Sunday of the month, 10am to 3pm (closed Sundays in May).
We are here to listen, hear, believe and acknowledge all Care Leavers’ experiences and to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect and trauma we suffered. Care Leavers includes people who grew up in ‘Care’ such as Orphanages, Children’s Homes, Missions and Foster Care. We advocate and campaign for justice and redress for all Care Leavers and for an independent redress scheme for all implicated.
Read what it was like growing up in an Orphanage: “Because I Grew Up in an Orphanage” by Benjamin Perks
Did you grow up in an orphanage or institution?
Did you or your parents grow up in a Home?
Were you a State Ward child?
Were you a foster child?
We offer a range of free services, assistance and advocacy to all Care Leavers, and CLAN members.
The National Redress Scheme is for Care Leavers who were sexually used in Orphanages, Children’s Homes, Missions, and Foster Care. Sadly physical, psychological and emotional abuse, child labour in laundries, farms and in orphanages are not covered by this Redress scheme. However, CLAN has always advocated for all forms of abuse and neglect to be acknowledged and those Care Leavers are equally deserving of Redress.
We are here to support and assist you in filling out your Redress application form. You can also call 1800 008 774 for further assistance.
