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Sunday Nights with Rev Bill Crews – Interview with Leonie Sheedy
Rev Bill Crews talks to Leonie Sheedy co-founder and CEO of Care Leavers Australia Network, who was in attendance when Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan fought back tears during a rare joint sitting of parliament to mark a historic apology to children who were neglected or abused while in institutional care.Read More
Office Closure – 21 February 2024
Dear Clannies, Please note that CLAN will be closed on Wednesday 21 February 2024 for staff training. The office will reopen again at 9am on Thursday 22 February 2024. You can still leave a message and staff will return any calls upon their return. Have a safe weekend. Hooroo TheRead More
New T-Shirts
Thank you to Cath from of Fully Promoted, Geelong rushing to get our new T-Shirts done by laser printing in time for the Victorian Apology on 8 February 2024. Cost is $30, postage is additional. We have S M L XL 2XL & 3XL at the Australian Orphanage Museum. TheRead More
The Victorian Apology – 8 February 2024 – Bus Information
Free buses to Parliament House Buses will be available to transport people to and from the following regional cities: Bendigo – Arrival 8:00am for 8:15am departure: Bendigo Railway Station, Railway Place, Bendigo. The bus will be parked opposite the Bendigo Railway Station, in front of Woolworths Bendigo Market Place. BallaratRead More
Premier’s Parliamentary Apology to Victorians – 8 February 2024
On Thursday 8 February, Premier Jacinta Allan will make a formal Apology in Parliament to Victorians who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care. You can register to attend a regional gathering in Geelong, Ballarat or Sale to watch the live stream of the Apology. To registerRead More
The Victorian Apology
Dear Clannies, If you wish to attend The Victorian Apology please contact the CLAN Office to register/RSVP – 1800 008 774 or support@clan.org.au – BY 12th January 2024. If you are in or near Geelong, there will be more information coming regarding transport from the Australian Orphanage Museum. If youRead More
🚨 Cyber Safety Alert! Beware of Text Scams! 🚨
Dear Clannies, Your safety online is importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay protected from cyber threats. Recently, we’ve become aware of a potential scam targeting our members through text messages. Scam Alert: Fake CLAN Texts! 🚫 If you receive a text message claiming to beRead More
Annual Report 2022-2023
Explore our latest Annual Report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Please click here to access our About Section, where you can find a comprehensive list of our Annual Reports.
******CLAN Annual General Meeting Details******
CLAN’s Annual General Meeting on: Saturday 25th November, 2023 at BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB Greenfield Parade, Bankstown Boggabilla Room, Level 1 1.00pm – 4.00pm.
Latest News and a Newsletter Update
Hi Clannies! Unfortunately the latest newsletter is going to be late due to the editor being sick. Here is some latest news from Leonie via X (formerly known as Twitter) for those who aren’t on there. This includes Terry and John’s experiences in Victorian orphanages, and Margaret’s donation to theRead More
New exhibition at Australian Orphanage Museum
A new temporary exhibition opened at Australian Orphanage Museum on Tuesday 6 June 2023. Our Lives, Our Stories: Geelong Care Leavers Talking Back to Their Records features stories from people who lived in some of Geelong’s thirteen children’s Homes and Orphanages. The exhibition enables the voices of Care Leavers toRead More
Australian Orphanage Museum Collection News
Did you know that the green jacket worn by ex-Royal Commissioner Jennifer Coate is in Australian Orphanage Museum in Care Leavers Activism Room? Jen also donated $150 towards the framing of the jacket for the exhibition. Thanks to Jen for this kind donation!