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New Zealand media: Lake Alice: Terminally ill survivors to receive urgent financial assistance
A plea from a Lake Alice survivor on behalf of his dying friend has prompted the Government to make urgent payments to abuse victims with terminal illnesses. By Lisa Davies, 1News Reporter 13 Aug 2024
International media: Danish Welfare Museum Award Nomination
Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum or the Danish Welfare Museum, history museum in Svendborg, Denmark has been nominated for the coveted SBID International Design Award in the category “Best of Public Space – Europe”. Remember to sign in to your LinkedIn account to view the full translated post.
National Redress Scheme inquiry ending soon
A parliamentary committee inquiring into the operation of the National Redress Scheme is expecting to finish its inquiry in October 2024. If you have been thinking about making a written submission, you should send it to redress@aph.gov.au as soon as possible. Submissions will close on 2 September 2024. Media release here.
The State Is Still Abusing Ex-Child Wards, Via Redress, Just as it Did in Their Youth
By Paul Gregoire, Sydney Criminal Lawyers 08.08.2024
New Zealand Royal Commission
Survivors hope Royal Commission findings lead to ‘bold’ system overhaul by Mariné Lourens, The Press 2 June 2024 Read full article here.
Unenlightened efficiency: the administration of the juvenile correction system in New South Wales 1905-1988
Thesis for Doctorate of Philosophy, University of Sydney by Peter Erwin Quinn 1 January 2004 This work traces the history of the juvenile correction system in twentieth century New South Wales, focusing on the evolution of major reforms aimed at curbing delinquency. The study begins in 1905 with the NeglectedRead More
Tasmania Commission of Inquiry
CLICK HERE for ABC Analysis – Tasmanian government needs to convince public it will deliver change in wake of Commission of Inquiry report by state political reporter Adam Langenberg 1 November 2023.
Public Record Office Victoria Photowall
Are you looking for historic photographs of significant buildings, suburbs, local schools, roads or marine vessels in Victoria? The search has become easier. The Public Record Office Victoria’s Photowall provides you to search through their photographic collections by entering your word into their Photowall search bar on the Photowall pageRead More
Fresh designs being sought for national memorial for victims and survivors of institutional sexual abuse, after glass structure scrapped
CLICK HERE for The ABC article by Lottie Twyford posted 21 May 2024. In short: A promised national memorial for victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse is once again open for design submissions.
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Cancellation of Townsville Social
Dear QLD Clannies, The upcoming Townsville Social on Sunday 21st April, 2024 has been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. CLAN will keep you updated on when we will reschedule it.
Easter Closure
CLAN would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Clannies and Friends of CLAN a safe and Happy Easter, if you love chocolate make sure you indulge! This is also to let you know that CLAN will be closed on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April 2024,Read More