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ABC interview with Lyn Belsham on Redress
Click Here for a television interview on ABC with Care Leaver Lyn on the Redress scheme
Sexual abuse redress scheme taking years to deliver compensation for victims who’ve already waited decades
Click Here for an interview with Lyn Belsham on the Redress Scheme
Survivors want action on redress holdouts
Institutions who refuse to join up to a redress scheme for survivors of abuse will know on Wednesday how serious the government is about the issue. Click Here for more information.
Independent Reviewer appointed for the National Redress Scheme
In a media release today, Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston announced the appointment of Ms Robyn Kruk AO as the Independent Reviewer for the second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme. Click Here for Details
Farewell Valda. You Will be Missed.
It is with extreme sadness we announce the death of long standing Clannie Valda Hogan. All Australian CareLeavers owe Valda our appreciation. She was a fighter since 1990’s. Her letters to Archbishop Pell and Denis Hart are legendary. Federal Police visited her and tried to tell her to stop sendingRead More
Excellent Speech by Sen Dean Smith
An excellent new speech by Senator Dean Smith. Click Here for a clip. Hopefully full speech to follow.
New Redress Interview on ABC Perth
A big thank you to Patricia from WA and to ABC Perth for this excellent interview: Click Here to Listen
Covid-19 Update and 20th Anniversary Cancellation
Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19 (coronavirus), CLAN has come to the regretful decision to postpone the 20th Anniversary celebration. We know this news will come as a great disappointment, and the decision was not made lightly. CLAN’s highest priority is the health and safety of Care Leavers, andRead More
Update for Melbourne and Ballarat Redress Hearings
Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19 (Coronavirus), the public Redress hearings in Melbourne and Ballarat will now be held by teleconference. Those interested may watch through the following link: https://www.aph.gov.au/live
Upcoming Socials
See your latest Clanicle (the back page) for times, addresses, and RSVP information PERTH: Monday 16th of March 2020 ALBURY/WODONGA: Sunday 22nd of March 2020 SYDNEY: Tuesday 31st of March 2020 TASMANIA: Sunday 5th of April 2020 GEELONG: Wednesday 8th of April 2020 FAR NORTH COAST: Wednesday 29th ofRead More
Updated Information for Public Redress Hearings
New information has been released for the upcoming public hearings regarding the National Redress Scheme. Click on the links below to see dates, times, and locations for the hearings. If you wish to appear at the inquiry please call (02) 6277 4157 Melbourne Hearings Ballarat Hearings Perth Hearings Brisbane HearingsRead More
Redress Scheme Transcript and Public Hearing Dates
Attached is the transcript of the joint committee’s public hearing from Canberra on the 26th of February 2020. Also linked are the dates and details for the next public hearings of the Redress Committee. Joint Committee Transcript 26/2/2020 The dates and locations for the next public hearings areRead More