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,
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Clannies are invited to the next Melbourne Social being held at Ross House on Wednesday 3 April 2024 following the Easter Break. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dear Clannies, We advise that there is currently a power outage affecting our head office area. As a result, our phone lines will be down for approximately 3-4 hours today, Monday, March 25, 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. Rest
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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.
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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 The
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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. The
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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. Ballarat
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Dear Clannies, Please note that CLAN will be closed on 26 January 2024 for the public holiday. The office will reopen again at 9am on Monday 29 January 2024. You can still leave a message and staff will return any calls upon their return. Have a safe weekend. Hooroo The
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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 register
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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 you
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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 be
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Friday 15 March marked the sixth anniversary of the release of the report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. You can read the report on the Royal Commission website. At the time, SBS News summarised key findings and recommendations from the report. This included the
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