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In short: The Supreme Court of Tasmania has approved a $75 million settlement for former detainees of the Ashley Youth Detention Centre in what is Tasmania’s first class action. One hundred and twenty nine former inmates alleged they had suffered, witnessed or were threatened with sexual abuse, serious physical abuse,
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A judge has blasted the state over allegations a young child under their care was sent back to the person who had molested him. By Emma Kirk, NewsWire dated 15.01.2025
The Government has today confirmed how it will provide redress to survivors who were tortured at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital Child and Adolescent Unit.
CLAN 2023-2024 Annual Report Final
Redress Journey to Justice Final Report Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme released 26 November 2024. There are 29 recommendations and Chapter 8 found from pages 135-140 is dedicated to Care Leavers.
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to improve the National Redress Scheme and support for survivors by excluding redress payments from the residential aged care means test. From 1 January 2025 a survivor’s redress payment will be exempt from means testing and not be considered an asset for the residential
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Labor has lost its heart, ask victims of state care by Shannon Deery, state politics editor at the Herald Sun dated 14 October 2024.
The long-awaited introduction of the Age Care Act means the focus can now turn to ensuring Australians get the opportunity to scrutinise the detail to ensure it delivers the rights and protections older Australians deserve, COTA Australia says. To read the article in full click here. By COTA 12 September
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Attention Clannies: Catalyst Research is asking Australians to think about aged care, also known as nursing homes. Many will need to consider residential care for themselves, a partner or a family member such as a parent, even if it’s not on the radar at present. So, what will you be looking
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People who were abused in Victoria’s foster care system have been offered $20,000 in compensation by the state government, but many say the amount is insultingly low. By ABC state political reporter Elias Clure dated 14 October 2024.
