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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO END THE DISCRIMINATION OF CARE LEAVERS IN VICTORIA?
The Inquiry needs to include abuse suffered in orphanages, children's Homes and other institutions run by Churches, Charities AND the State Government!!!
COUNTUP FROM 02/28/2012 9:00 AM: 
Protests in Victoria Sadly children who were placed in Victorian state-run orphanages, children’s Homes, foster care and other institutions have been excluded and we are protesting that this inquiry can include the Victorian State Government.
Thank you to all the CLAN members that turned up for the protest on Friday 20th April 2012 and for the series of protests recently held on the 7th, 9th and 11th May. We had a great response from the Victorian public who took great interest in our cause and took flyers.
Thank you to the Victorian public for giving CLAN members lots of encouragement. As you may be aware Andrea Coote - MP Port Melbourne made the following statement on 9th November 2011 in the Legislative Council; “I suggest to this chamber that if we were to set up an inquiry and look into each and every one of those points under that section — and I must say that the report contains another four or five points — the Law Reform Committee inquiry could potentially go on for another decade. How are the people now who were affected by the very tortures that I explained and outlined before? Where will they be in another 10 years? Will they be happy with another inquiry? Would it make their lives better now? I do not think so.” By this and other comments we believe Andrea Coote has shown a bias against Victorian Care Leavers/F.A’s. Andrea Coote will be on the committee which is holding the inquiry into child abuse. CLAN believes that this is unacceptable and we have written to Premier Ted Baillieu asking for Andrea Coote to be removed from the committee that will be handling the inquiry. Therefore the CLAN committee has agreed that we protest outside Andrea Coote’s office. Date: Monday 4th June 2012 The tram route 109 leaves from Spencer St regularly to Port Melbourne. There will be a further two protests to be held during the same week: Dates: Wednesday 6th June and Friday 8th June 2012 There are 6 other Victorian Ministers that have their offices at the same place. - Hon. Robert Clark - Attorney General Hope to see you there with your CLAN badges to show the Victorian Government that we are not going away until we get Justice and Redress. VICTORIAN CARE LEAVERS ARE NOT GOING AWAY! ******************************************* MR BAILLIEU STOP THE DISCRIMINATION OF VICTORIAN CARE LEAVERS. Contact the Victorian Premier and tell him how you feel about the discrimination of Victorian Care Leavers. Email: ted.baillieu@parliament.vic.gov.au Phone: (03) 9651 5000 Mail: ******************************************* A very big thank you to Ian Trezise MP - Geelong for printing brochures for CLAN and giving us a donation towards the artwork for the brochure. ******************************************* THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED AN INQUIRY INTO SEX ABUSE WITHIN INSTITUTIONS RUN BY CHURCHES AND CHARITIES CLAN congratulates the Baillieu Government for showing this initiative and announcing this inquiry. CLAN also extends its thanks to the Victorian Attorney-General, Robert Clark and his staff who have listened to our request for this long overdue inquiry. However CLAN and its members are very disappointed about the discrimination of Victorian Care Leavers as people who were raised in State Government orphanages, children's Homes and other institutions have been excluded from the inquiry. Click HERE to view CLAN's media release of the inquiry Click HERE to view a media release from Victorian Premier Hon. Ted Baillieu and Attorney General Hon. Robert Clark announcing the inquiry. Click HERE to view an opinion piece from The Age (19/4) from long time CLAN supporter Angela Sdrinis Click HERE to view the Terms of Reference for the Victorian Inquiry Click HERE to view a video from the ABC (17/4/12) of the story about the inquiry Click HERE to view an article from The Age (17/4/12) about the announcement of the inquiry ******************************************* Special thank you to Fr. Kevin Dillon of St Mary of the Angels - Geelong, for his support of the Victorian Inquiry into sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. On 22nd April 2012 Fr. Kevin Dillon spoke about the announcement of the inquiry during a church service. "This week's announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into church-related sexual abuse is hopefully a major step forward to bring victims genuine peace and true justice, inasmuch as these are possible - not forgetting for a moment there is "no chance" for those for whom the abuse has initiated, in a variety of ways, an unnecessary or premature death. We can't change the disgraceful crimes of the past. But we can, and must, improve the processes for victims, and that may well mean significant changes, not only in the protocols, but in the driving principles behind them. Please God these will come - soon." *******************************************
So far 117 people have answered this survey where 99% people voted YES to extending the inquiry and 1% voted NO
******************************************* NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell's birthday is on 24th May. Please send a birthday card or email to Barry O'Farrell and ask him why NSW has not had a state based inquiry into child abuse and why there is no Justice and Redress for NSW Care Leavers. Email: office@premier.nsw.gov.au Mail:
******************************************* Please note that the CLAN office will be closed on Monday 11th June 2012 as it is a public holiday. ******************************************* Latest News Articles:
Click HERE to view a story from SBS Dateline (15/5) outlining the shocking tale of children deemed to be at risk being forcibly removed from their homes in society’s best interest in Switzerland where they endured years of physical and mental abuse, and some even committed suicide. Click HERE to view a journal article (16/3) from the Journal of Australian Studies about Responding to “Forgotten Australians”: historians and the legacy of out-of-home “care” Click HERE to view an article from the Herald Sun (14/5) about the politicians running an inquiry into child sex abuse in religious organisations have traveled to Europe on a taxpayer funded trip where the abuse inquiry has been delayed for a short time. Click HERE to view an article from The Age (6/5) about budget cuts to the Victorian inquiry into Churches and Charities. Click HERE to view an article from The Age (3/5/12) about 11 Victorians who were abused by a jailed paedophile Christian Brother who have lodged joint claims in the Victorian County Court in the first of several looming and large legal actions aimed at forcing the Catholic Church to compensate victims. Click HERE to read the transcript and listen to the interview between Andrew West (religious and ethics reporter) and the national director of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), David Clohessy where church leaders have issued subpoenas demanding access to the records of the organisation called SNAP. Click HERE to view a letter from a CLAN member from the Herald Sun (24/4) about the need to extend the inquiry to include state run institutions Click HERE to view an article from the National Museum of Australia (April 2012) by Adele Chynoweth where she speaks about the NMA's exhibition of Life: In a children's Home and how CLAN called for such an exhibition many years ago. Click HERE to view an article from the Brimbank Weekly (24/4) where CLAN member Keith says that the inquiry should include state run institutions Click HERE to view an article The Age (23/4) about expanding the range of institutions responsible for the abuse of a sex inquiry Click HERE to view an opinion piece from The Age (23/4) about Archbishop Denis Hart Click HERE to view an article from The Age (22/4) where an opinion piece outlines that victims are owed a national inquiry. Click HERE to read an opinion piece from WA Today (21/4) from Bronwyn Pike - MP for Melbourne about the inquiry into churches and charities Click HERE to view an article from The Brisbane Times (20/4) where the Victorian abuse inquiry must be just the start Click HERE to view an opinion piece from the Sydney Morning Herald (20/4) from Archbishop Denis Hart where he says that the sex abuse inquiry will find the Catholic Church has been fair. Click HERE to view an article from Nine News (19/4) about the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) who have called for a national inquiry into sex abuse within religious institutions. Click HERE to view a range of opinions from the public from The Age (19/4) regarding the sex abuse inquiry. Click HERE to view an article from The Independent UK (19/4) the child sex abuse in the Church where an alliance demands full inquiry Click HERE to view an opinion piece from The Age (19/4) from long time CLAN supporter Angela Sdrinis Click HERE to view an article from The Age (18/4) about the Victorian sexual abuse inquiry hamstrung by practical limitations Click HERE to view an article from The Sydney Morning Herald (18/4) about the state inquiry to lift the lid on religious sex assaults Click HERE to view a video from Channel Ten (18/4) about the release of the inquiry. Click HERE to view an article from The Geelong Advertiser (18/4) about CLAN member Saundra and her reaction to the inquiry into religious institutions in Victoria. Click HERE to view an article from The Ballarat Courier (17/4) about the VIC Premier announcing the inquiry Click HERE to view an article from Nine News (17/4) about the Victorian clergy welcoming the inquiry Click HERE to view a video from ABC (17/4) of the story about the inquiry Click HERE to view an article story from The Age (17/4) about the announcement of the inquiry Click HERE to view an article from The Australian (17/4) about the inquiry into the Catholic Church Click HERE to view an article from The Age (17/4) about Father Kevin Dillon, of St Mary of the Angels in Geelong calling for the inquiry into the Catholic Church Click HERE to view an article from The Australian (13/4) about a new call for an inquiry into the Catholic Church ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** Melrose Boys Reunion Date: Saturday 19th May You can park behind the 4 brick cottages and go to the Main Entrance - follow the signs. The men and their families are invited for 12.00 BBQ lunch, afternoon to look around, look at photos, and have afternoon tea. In the evening we are taking everyone to the Fox Hill Golf Club for dinner in the restaurant there. For those who would like to collect their files on the day, they should get in touch with me beforehand at (02) 94871338 or graham.hercus@upa.org.au - During the afternoon, there will be a counsellor from Wattle Place to help people understand what they are looking at in the various documents. If you are able to come, or would just like to know more, please RSVP by with the contact details above. For catering purposes, we do need to hear from you. Please feel free to bring your family along. If you know of anyone else who was there as a boy – especially brothers - then please pass on their details to me. Plan to bring along any photos and other memorabilia – we will be giving you a booklet of the photos we have here. Hope to see you there and please wear your CLAN badges. ***************************************************************** CLAN has received this information regarding the St Andrew’s Hostel Special Inquiry in WA and wants you to share your stories. Though the emphasis to date has been on the St Andrew's Hostel in Katanning, the Inquiry's Terms of Reference extend to investigating any evidence of allegations of sexual abuse, no matter how long ago, by any person at other Hostels that were the responsibility of the Country High School Hostels Authority ('CHSHA'). To date the Inquiry has been provided with some information from members of the public concerning St. Christopher's Hostel in Northam and the Bunbury Hostel (known as Craig House). This information relates to matters arising in the 1970's. Without members of the public coming forward the Inquiry's investigations may be incomplete. It is not too late to provide the Inquiry with any information regarding alleged sexual misconduct at any CHSHA run hostels and, in particular, the hostels in Northam and Bunbury during the 1970's. Of particular interest to the Inquiry is whether any persons in authority were made aware of the allegations. It is not necessary that a person contacting the Inquiry provides his or her details and if information is provided on a confidential basis then the Inquiry will, of course, respect that. The Inquiry’s Hotline number is 1800 227 792 (free call in WA). The Inquiry can be contacted on (08) 9420 4410 and its email address is info@blaxellinquiry.wa.gov.au. Transcripts of evidence heard as part of the public hearings and the Inquiry's terms of reference are available at www.publicsector.wa.gov.au The Hon. Peter Blaxell – Special Inquirer of the Inquiry wrote to CLAN inviting us to provide a submission which we will submit shortly ***************************************************************** Click here to view CLAN's submission to the Review of NSWs Victims Compensation Scheme ***************************************************************** CLAN is looking for men who were in St Johns Orphanage - Goulburn, NSW in the 1950s or 1960s. Does anyone remember Anthony and Brian Bott? Please contact CLAN on 1800 008 774 or email support@clan.org.au ***************************************************************** On Their Own: Britain’s Child Migrants Exhibition The Western Australian Museum is preparing to host a National Collecting Institutions Touring & Outreach Program (NCITO) supported exhibition, created by the Australian National Maritime Museum, entitled On Their Own: Britain's Child Migrants. Dates running from: Saturday 19th May – Tuesday 14th August ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** Important Phone Numbers for NSW Residents from the Department of Family and Community Services - To report suspected abuse or neglect of children or young people phone the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111. - For housing assistance and to report maintenance issues phone the Housing Contact Centre on 1300 468 746. - For after-hours temporary accommodation assistance phone 1800 152 152. - For information on Domestic Violence, including support options, phone 1800 65 64 63. ***************************************************************** This is the original cartoon made by Mark Knight - cartoonist for the Herald Sun.
Below is the cartoon recreated by Mark Knight for the front cover of CLAN's Survey Report Struggling to Keep it Together. Mark Knight added "church and charities orphanage"
***************************************************************** Our deepest sympathies to Rev. Chris Albany for the recent loss of his wife. Chris has been a wonderful supporter of CLAN and has paid CLAN’s Internet connection for many years. We offer our deepest condolences to Chris during this very difficult time. ***************************************************************** Release of the Cummins Report - Report into Victoria's Vulnerable Children
Click here to view the report. One of the recommendations the report made was for an investigation into criminal abuse of children in Victoria by religious personnel. Former Judge Phillip Cummins has listened to us and made a recommendation that "a formal investigation should be conducted into the processes by which religious organisations respond to the criminal abuse of children by religious personnel within their organisations. Such an investigation should possess the powers to compel the elicitation of witness evidence and of documentary and electronic evidence." We urge everyone to contact Victorian Attorney General Robert Clark MP to lobby for the recommendation to be implemented. Contact Robert Clark MP on (03) 8684 1101 or email robert.clark@parliament.vic.gov.au Robert Clark MP - Victorian Attorney General Click here to read the recommendation. Click here to view CLAN's media release about the report Click here to view a story and an interview with CLAN regarding the report CLAN supports the findings of the Victorian Ombudsman’s report and find that it has impeded vulnerable people from getting access to records that might prove they were abused and neglected while they were in the ‘care’ of the State. Click here to view CLAN's media release about the findings from the report Click here to listen to a radio interview by CLAN members Frank and Valma. Thank you to Frank and Valma for conducting the interview and thank you to CLAN's many other supporters ***************************************************************** Currently the Victorian Government has elected to fight claims for compensation by the former care leavers through an adversarial court system. Current compensation claims are for alleged cases of abuse whilst in government or church run institutions. This process currently places the onus of proof on claimants to meet exacting requirements for documentary evidence, despite the fact that the legal responsibility for managing the records rests with government and non government organisations. It is unlikely former care leavers would have ever received copies of their records whilst in care. CLANS media release (CLAN) talks about the difficulties in substantiating redress or claims of compensation because of a lack of evidence at length in their media release which can be viewed HERE Similarly as you may be are aware this was also the basis of a parliamentary debate which can be viewed HERE We are alerting you to this because if you are managing claims for compensation this may affect cases. It is clear that former care leavers are denied basic evidence that would substantiate their claims – and this is contrary to the Crimes (Document Destruction) Act 2006 and the Evidence (Document Unavailability) Act 2006. Of particular note is that by definition “document destruction” includes leaving records uncatalogued and inaccessible – penalties for the destruction of evidence are severe and include up to 5 years jail. dded to the above the Victorian Government has lied in a response to a Senate Committee Inquiry concerning Forgotten Australians and said that the: The Department of Human Services established archives in 1990 and at that time gathered together records from the various institutions and Regions. As far as can be determined, all Government records relating to care leavers are under professional archival control. (page 11). This can be viewed HERE ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** We are looking for information on Eric Ernest Gaff. Eric was born in Port Fairy ,VIC. If you have any photos or information about Eric please contact CLAN. An 82 year old member is desperate for any information and the first photograph of their father. ***************************************************************** Please note a correction in the last edition of The Clanicle (April 2012 – No. 71) under the Lost and Found section on page 8 It should read: We apologise for any confusion ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** If you have any information or know of this man to help a 84 year old Clannie please contact CLAN ***************************************************************** Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard sent her best wishes to CLAN
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Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN) is a support, advocacy, research and training group for people brought up in care away from their family as state wards or Home children raised in Children's Homes, orphanages or other institutions, or in foster care. CLAN is also for anyone who has a close family member who was placed in "care".
Many of these people are now middle-aged or older but still carry the burden of unresolved issues from this past. Our aim is to raise community awareness of these issues, and to campaign for government assistance to redress them. CLAN welcomes everyone who has been affected by the "care" system, regardless of your background or heritage - we are here to help.
Contact CLAN on 1800 008 774 or 0425-204-747 or email us at support@clan.org.au
CLAN is located at 463 Chapel Road, Bankstown, NSW, 2200 and all mail can be directed to CLAN PO Box 164, Georges Hall, NSW, 2198
CLAN welcomes and needs donations, and all money received helps us to continue providing this essential service to all care leavers. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. If you would like to make a donation, please send a cheque or money order to CLAN Inc, PO Box 164 Georges Hall, NSW, 2198. We are also very happy to receive gifts of stamps.
CLAN News Flash!
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Switzerlands Stolen Generation David Brill, SBS Dateline , 15th May 2012 A story recently aired by SBS Dateline outlines the shocking tale of children deemed to be at risk being forcibly removed from their homes in societys best interest. Hundreds of thousands of Verdingkinder, or contract children, were taken by the government and exploited as cheap labour. They endured years of physical and mental abuse, and some even committed suicide. more ... |
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Responding to Forgotten Australians Shurlee Swain, Leonie Sheedy & Cate ONeill, Journal of Australian Studies , 16th March 2012 In the last fifteen years the experiences of children in out of home care in Australia have been the subject of three national enquiries. Each of the reports engage explicitly with history, affirming its importance to personal and national identity and make recommendations in relation to archives, record keeping and memorials, in order that the history not be forgotten. more ... |
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Politicians delay inquiry into child abuse in religious groups to take a European trip instead Ashley Gardiner, Herald Sun , 14th May 2012 THE politicians running an inquiry into child sex abuse in religious organisations are in Europe on a taxpayer funded trip. more ... |
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Vexed question of a nations apology Leonie Sheedy, Sydney Morning Herald , 23rd December 1997 CLAN co founder Leonie Sheedy called for an apology to those raised in institutional care back in 1997. In response to John Gortons letter, as a white Anglo Australian I would like to say sorry to Aboriginal people who were taken from their families and raised in institutions. more ... |
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Historical Articles - Posted 09/05/2012 |
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Sexual abuse inquiry threatened by cut to funding for committees Farrah Tomazin, The Age , 6th May 2012 THE parliamentary committee in charge of Victorias long awaited inquiry into clergy sex abuse has had its funding cut in the state budget, renewing concerns that it has been set up to fail. more ... |
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Fight for church abuse damages Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker, The Age , 3rd May 2012 ELEVEN Victorians abused by a jailed paedophile Christian Brother have lodged joint claims in the Victorian County Court in the first of several looming and large legal actions aimed at forcing the Catholic Church to compensate victims. more ... |
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The Catholic Church subpoenas victims group Andrew West, ABC Radio National , 2nd May 2012 Read the transcript of the interview between Andrew West (religious and ethics reporter) and the national director of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), David Clohessy where church leaders have issued subpoenas demanding access to the records of the organisation called SNAP. Click the link to listen to the audio. more ... |
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Submission to the Review of NSWs Victims Compensation Scheme Click on the PDF link to view the submission |
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Inquiry needed for kids in state care Herald Sun , 24th April 2012 Its great to see all the support for the state inquiry into abuse children in religious care. Thank you to the CLAN member who wrote to the Herald Sun. more ... |
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Cast abuse net wider, victim pleadsBenjamin Millar, Brimbank Weekly , 24th April 2012 A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into sexual abuse by churches and other non government organisations doesn't go nearly far enough, according to a St Albans man who spent six years in childrens homes in the 1950s. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 24/04/2012 |
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Let our histories be visible Adele Chynoweth, National Museum of Australia , April 2012 In 2004, at the official hearings of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee as part of the Inquiry into Children in Institutional Care, Leonie Sheedy, cofounder of the Care Leavers of Australia Network, demanded that there be space made available for an exhibition about the experiences of children who grew up in orphanages, Get the dinosaurs out of the Australian museum, for once, and dedicate it to orphanages and children. Let our histories be visible more ... |
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Push to widen sex abuse inquiry Jane Lee, The Age , 23rd April 2012 THE state government has been urged to widen the inquiry into sex abuse by priests to consider how to make it easier for victims to sue the Catholic Church. more ... |
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Dear Archbishop, more contrition, please, less deflection Bill Farr, The Age , 23rd April 2012 On the matter of sex abuse by clergy, Denis Hart still doesnt get it. more ... |
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Stuff ups protect the paedophiles Sharon McCrohan, Sunday Herald Sun , 22nd April 2012 PAEDOPHILES are like toxic waste dumps. Nobody wants one in their neighbourhood, but they have to go somewhere. more ... |
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Victims owed a national inquiryPaul Daley, The Age , 22nd April 2012 Few countries are much good at exploring their darker sides. We wait for ugly boils to surface and lance them in the hope they wont recur, long before we look for the causes. more ... |
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A chance to heal unholy wounds Bronwyn Pike, WA Today , 21st April 2012 FOR many years, religious organisations have grappled with the need to improve the ways they deal with abusive behaviour by their own clergy. In my previous role as director of social justice in the Uniting Church during the 1990s, I worked with my colleagues to develop sexual abuse complaints procedures. In that task I gained an appreciation of just how challenging and complex this issue can be. more ... |
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Sex abuse inquiry will find the Catholic Church has been fair Archbishop Denis Hart, Sydney Morning Herald , 20th April 2012 Sins of the past cannot be undone, but there has been no cover up. more ... |
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Victorian abuse inquiry must be just the startCathy Kezelman, Brisbane Times , 20th April 2012 The Victorian parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse within religious organisations is to be applauded. The long overdue announcement this week by the Baillieu government has come on the back of years of lobbying by victims, their families and victims groups. more ... |
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Government announces inquiry into church sex abuse ABC News , 17th April 2012 The Victorian Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse in the church. Click on the link to watch a video of the news story. more ... |
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Media Statement, Inquiry into handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations Hon. Ted Baillieu and Attorney General Hon. Robert Clark, , 17th April 2012 The Victorian Coalition Government today announced the establishment of a Parliamentary inquiry into matters relating to the handling of alleged criminal abuse of children by religious and other organisations. Click on the link to view the PDF version of the media release. more ... |
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Why are we not holding the government accountable for sex abuse? Angela Sdrinis, The Age , 19th April 2011 While much has been written and said about the Victorian Governments parliamentary inquiry, little has been said of the failure to include in the current terms of reference an investigation of the Governments role in the handling of child sex abuse allegations. more ... |
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Letters to Newspapers - Posted 19/04/2012 |
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Lawyers want national church abuse inquiry Nine News , 19th April 2011 A national inquiry into sexual abuse in religious institutions is needed, the Australian Lawyers Alliance says. more ... |
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Opinons from the public about the sex abuse inquiry The Age , 19th April 2011 more ... |
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Child sex abuse in the Church, alliance demands full inquiry Jerome Taylor, The Independent UK , 19th April 2011 Anglican and Catholic churches have lost the right to police themselves, say victims more ... |
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Greens support Royal Commission into child abuse Senator Christine Milne, , 8th November 2005 The Greens unreservedly support the creation of a royal commission into child sexual assault in Australia. Anecdotal evidence suggests that up to one in 10 Australian children are the victims of child sexual assault and that most of these occur in the home. That is the shocking reality of child sexual abuse. more ... |
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Baillieu bows to pressure on church sex-abuse probe Josh Gordon with Barney Zwartz and Megan Levy, The Age , 17th April 2012 The Catholic Church and religious organisations are to be subjected to a year long parliamentary inquiry into the handling of criminal abuse of children. more ... |
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Sexual abuse inquiry hamstrung by practical limitations Barney Zwartz, The Age , 18th April 2012 SURVIVORS of clergy sexual abuse, in the first flush of their apparent victory of winning an inquiry into the churchs handling of their complaints, were delighted yesterday. more ... |
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Church inquiry not enough Josh Gordon with Barney Zwartz, The Age , 18th April 2012 THE historic decision by the Baillieu government to launch an inquiry into the handling by churches of clergy sex abuse allegations was undermined last night when a key member of the committee appointed to run the inquiry said it was the wrong body for the task. more ... |
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State inquiry to lift the lid on religious sex assaults Josh Gordon with Barney Zwartz, Sydney Morning Herald , 18th April 2012 A WIDE RANGING inquiry has been launched into sexual abuse in religious organisations after revelations some 40 alleged victims committed suicide. more ... |
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Mother cant forget the day she lost her beautiful boy Jo Chandler, The Age , 18th April 2012 HINDSIGHT and maternal intuition mean Helen Watson can pinpoint precisely the moment when life for her 15 year old son began to unravel. Theres no consolation in the memory. more ... |
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Doubts over church sex abuse probe Channel Ten , 18th April 2012 Some victims of sexual abuse say the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse will be too limited, and a royal commission is needed. Click on the link to view video of a news story about the inquiry. more ... |
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Grandmother tells of overcoming orphanage abuseAnthea Cannon, Geelong Advertiser , 18th April 2012 EIGHTY eight. For a year that was all an eight year old Saundra Chapman knew herself as. Thank you to CLAN member Saundra for doing this interview. more ... |
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Priests, faithful want abuse inquiryJane Lee and Barney Zwartz, The Age , 17th April 2012 MOST of Melbournes Catholic clergy and parishioners would support a government inquiry into how the church has dealt with victims of sexual abuse, according to a senior priest. more ... |
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VIC inquiry to be held into clergy abuse The West Australian , 17th April 2012 A Victorian parliamentary inquiry will investigate the alleged abuse of children by religious and other organisations. more ... |
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Victoria to hold wide ranging inquiry into church sex abuse cases John Ferguson, The Australian , 17th April 2012 WIDE ranging inquiry into the handling of criminal abuse by religious organisations has been announced by the Baillieu government. more ... |
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State Government inquiry to probe sexual abuse suicide link in religious organisations Ashley Gardiner, Herald Sun , 17th April 2012 THE Baillieu Government has announced an inquiry into child sexual abuse. more ... |
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Baillieu announces inquiry into church sexual abuse Tom McIlroy, The Ballarat Courier , 17th April 2012 VICTORIAN Premier Ted Baillieu and Attorney General Robert Clark this afternoon announced a parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse by religious clergy and other organisations in Victoria. more ... |
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Terms of Reference for the inquiry into Church sexual abuse The Ballarat Courier , 17th April 2012 Retired judge Phillip Cummins called for an investigation into the processes by which religious organisations respond to the criminal abuse of children by religious personnel within their organisations. more ... |
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VIC clergy child sex inquiry welcomed Melissa Iaria, Nine News , 17th April 2012 After years of secrecy and coverups of child sex abuse by the Catholic Church, she is hopeful a Victorian parliamentary inquiry will expose the full extent of abuse suffered by children. more ... |
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Police to pass abuse death details to coroner Henrietta Cook and Maris Beck, The Age , 13th April 2012 Police are compiling a report for the coroner on suicides linked to sexual abuse in the Catholic church but say a broader inquiry into clergy abuse is a matter for the government. more ... |
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New calls for inquiry on church abuse The Australian , 13th April 2012 THE Australian public would be horrified at the extent of sexual abuse likely to be revealed by an inquiry into the Catholic clergy, says a lawyer mounting a case for compensation against the church. more ... |
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Coroner to investigate sex abuse deaths Mike Hedge, The Age , 13th April 2012 Melbournes Catholic archbishop denies the church covered up sexual abuse by clergy, saying it has nothing to hide amid a possible coronial and wider inquiry. more ... |
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New calls for inquiry into church abuse SBS News , 13th April 2012 Calls for an inquiry into sexual abuse by Catholic clergy have accompanied the revelation of a police dossier on the deaths of 40 victims. Click on the link to view the video of the news story more ... |
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Premier hints at inquiry into church sex abuse ABC News , 13th April 2012 Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has hinted at an inquiry into sex abuse within the Catholic church. Click on the link to view the video of the news story more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 16/04/2012 |
Churchs suicide victimsNick McKenzie, Richard Baker and Jane Lee, The Age , 13th April 2012 CONFIDENTIAL police reports have detailed the suicides of at least 40 people sexually abused by Catholic clergy in Victoria, and have urged a new inquiry into these and many other deaths suspected to be linked to abuse in the church. Click on the link, at the bottom of the article to answer a poll by The Age on whether there should there be a government inquiry into sexual abuse within the Catholic church? http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/churchs-suicide-victims-20120412-1wwox.html more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 13/04/2012 |
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Mr Balillieu must act now Letter from VIC CLAN member Frank Golding, , 13th April 2012 Whether you look at it in terms of moral leadership or political astuteness, Melbourne Archbishop Denis Harts reported response more ... |
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Letters to Newspapers - Posted 13/04/2012 |
Spanish nun accused of stealing babies in another forced adoption scandalCristina Fuentes Cantillana, Canada National Post , 12th April 2012 An elderly Spanish nun appeared in court on Thursday to face charges of stealing babies, after claims by hundreds of women that their infants were taken from them at birth and given away in illegal adoptions. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 11/04/2012 |
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New questions over Attorney Generals link to embattled priest Tim Palmer, ABC News , 5th April 2012 New questions are being asked about the link between the New South Wales Attorney General and a retired Catholic priest who allegedly abused a number of female children during his time in the church. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 05/04/2012 |
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Attorney-General faces accusations of denigrating alleged sexual abuse victim Tim Palmer, ABC News , 4th April 2012 The New South Wales Attorney General and Minister for Justice Greg Smith stands accused of denigrating a woman who was allegedly sexually abused. more ... |
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Multi Media - Posted 04/04/2012 |
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Rally to save orphanage site from wreckers ball Neelima Choahan, The Ballarat Courier , 2nd April 2012 A FORMER resident of the Ballarat Childrens Orphanage is calling on the community to join the fight to save the site from the wreckers ball. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 03/04/2012 |
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Archbishop reaffirms that Church has nothing to hide in any inquiry CathNews , 30th March 2012 The Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, has issued a statement in response to an article in The Age newspaper in which Father Tony Kerin, Episcopal Vicar for Justice and Peace, appeared to be supporting demands for a public inquiry into the Churchs handling of sex abuse by clergy. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 03/04/2012 |
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Inquiry into Catholic Church in Victoria St Mary of the Angels, Geelong , 1st April 2012 Senior Melbourne Catholic clergy have broken ranks by backing a call for an independent inquiry into the handling of abuse complaints. Please click on the PDF link to view the article more ... |
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Right of all kids Letter from VIC CLAN member Frank Golding, The Age , 3rd April 2012 YOUR editorial is spot on all donor conceived children should be able to know who they are Special thank you to CLAN member Frank for writing this letter The Age more ... |
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Letters to Newspapers - Posted 03/04/2012 |
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Past residents fight for orphanage Ryan Sheales, ABC News , 2nd April 2012 A number of former residents from the Ballarat orphanage are fighting to stop developers from demolishing their old home. more ... |
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Multi Media - Posted 02/04/2012 |
Top Catholic priest calls for inquiry on assaultsMandy Squires, Geelong Advertiser , 30th March 2012 GEELONGS top Catholic priest has called for an independent inquiry into the churchs treatment of sexual abuse complaints. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 30/03/2012 |
Victims still suffering from cover upsMandy Squires, Geelong Advertiser , 30th March 2012 ITS been 40 years since Chris Pianto was abused at Geelongs St Josephs College, but he still has nightmares. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 30/03/2012 |
Priests call for abuse inquiryBarney Zwartz, The Age , 29th March 2012 SENIOR Melbourne Catholic clergy, including the archbishops adviser on sexual abuse issues, have broken ranks by backing a call for an independent inquiry into the handling of abuse complaints. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 30/03/2012 |
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Ballarat sex abuse victims welcome inquiry calls Tom McIlroy, The Ballarat Courier , 30th March 2012 VICTIMS of paedophile Christian Brother Robert Charles Best have backed new calls for an independent inquiry into clergy sexual abuse in Ballarat and around Victoria. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 30/03/2012 |
Abuse shatters dads faithMelissa Cunningham, Maroondah Weekly , 27th March 2012 IAN Lawther still has faith in God but he doesnt attend the Catholic Church to prove it any more. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 27/03/2012 |
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Sex abuse victims claim conflict in care process Barney Zwartz, The Age , 27th March 2012 AT LEAST seven victims of abuse by Catholic priests have lodged complaints with the Psychology Board of Australia against the Melbourne church's psychologist employed to coordinate their care. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 27/03/2012 |
Can do spirit sees orphans pool make way for a flash facilityDanny Lannen, Geelong Advertiser , 27th March 2012 ABOUT three years ago Charlie The Ratbag Orphan Walker rang St Augustines orphanage old boys association president Dennis Fogarty hotly indignant. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 26/03/2012 |
Vals hopes for her lost yearsDanny Lannen, Geelong Advertiser , 9th March 2012 WHEN Val Noble arrived at Geelongs St Catherines orphanage in 1937, seven formative years of her life had already been consigned to a blank. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 26/03/2012 |
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Anti abuse training for Irish priests Henry McDonald, The Age , 22nd March 2012 EVERY trainee Catholic priest in Ireland must attend child protection classes, the Vatican has recommended in a major report on how the church handled the republic's clerical abuse scandals. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 23/03/2012 |
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Vernon nautical training ship Mark Dunn, , 2008 In 1866, the Industrial Schools Act was introduced to control wayward children. This included youths found destitute, wandering the streets, begging, abandoned or committing a crime. The act also allowed for the governor to declare any ship or vessel or any building or place together with any yards, enclosures or lands attached there, to be a Public Industrial School. Thank you to CLAN member Brian for this information. more ... |
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Historical Articles - Posted 23/03/2012 |
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State sorry for pain and suffering Jason Tin, Courier Mail , 25th March 2010 The State Government has officially apologised to those who were incorrectly placed in adult state mental health facilities as children. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 22/03/2012 |
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Nurse backs abuse claims Ken Blanch, Courier Mail, Sunday Mail , 1996 A woman who worked in a ward that housed runaway girls at Goodna hospital 30 years ago says she is still haunted by the treatment they received. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 22/03/2012 |
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Vatican is disgusted by the abuse and the open wounds left in the Catholic community Bernie Malone, Irish Central , 20th March 2012 The Vatican has released a report, published on Rome Reports, which was ordered by Pope Benedict XVI in the wake of the Murphy and Ryan inquiries into clerical sex abuse in Ireland. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 20/03/2012 |
Seeking information about fatherGippsland Times AN 84 year old Melbourne woman is seeking information about her father. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 19/03/2012 |
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Ward files uncovered in Ombudsman study VIC PS News , 15th March 2012 The Victorian Ombudsman has reported on his investigation into the management and storage of ward records by the Department of Human Services. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 16/03/2012 |
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Church wont hide away from sex abuse inquiry Barney Zwartz, The Age , 15th March 2012 THE Catholic Church in Melbourne has nothing to hide from an independent inquiry into its handling of sexual abuse allegations under the Melbourne Response, the citys Archbishop, Denis Hart, said yesterday. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 15/03/2012 |
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Abuse agency clear on loophole Barney Zwartz, The Age , 13th March 2012 THE Catholic Churchs national abuse agency claimed it was a small business as a legal loophole to evade a complaint that it broke privacy laws. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 13/03/2012 |
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Stop stalling call on church sex abuse probe Barney Zwartz, The Age , 10th March 2012 THE state government must stop stalling over an independent inquiry into the Catholic Churchs handling of sexual abuse and hold one immediately, victims and advocates said yesterday. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 13/03/2012 |
Orphan searches for mystery yearsDanny Lannen, Geelong Advertiser WHEN Val Noble arrived at Geelongs St Catherines orphanage in 1937, seven formative years of her life had already been consigned to a blank. Please note a correction in the article, Val was fostered out before she was sent to St. Catherines. CLAN encourages all members and supporters to add their comments to the story. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 12/03/2012 |
The cash is rolling inThe Argus , 13th December 1956 Theres an urgent pleading in the dark eyes of little Stasia Mersim ski, who lives at Resurrection House, Essendon. more ... |
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Historical Articles - Posted 12/03/2012 |
The silence of the cloth under siegeChrissie Foster, The Age , 10th March 2012 FORGET religion. Forget God. This is about the safety of children. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 11/03/2012 |
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Wards Deserve Better Letter from VIC CLAN member Frank Golding, to the Age CLAN member Frank Golding recently wrote a letter The Age about the findings that DHS are withholding personal records and files. THE state Ombudsman has reported that the records on state wards held by the Department of Human Services are shambolic. more ... |
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Letters to Newspapers - Posted 06/03/2012 |
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Minister flayed for gaffe on abusers John Ferguson and Sophia Gosper, The Australian , 1st March 2012 A MINISTERIAL gaffe where the rights of pedophiles were compared with those of victims yesterday triggered the intervention of Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu a day after a report found that a quarter of children could be suspected of having been abused. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 06/03/2012 |
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Government to act on Stolen Wages Peter Collier, Minister for Energy, Training and Workforce Development and Indigenous Affairs , 6th March 2012 Aboriginal people with wages withheld by successive governments may be entitled to ex gratia payment Liberal National Government commits to ending Stolen Wages saga. more ... |
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Press Releases - Posted 06/03/2012 |
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Church abuse victims demand Royal Commission Hamish Fitzsimmons, ABC Melbourne , 2nd March 2012 Victims of sex abuse by Catholic clergy in Victoria are calling for a Royal Commission into the church, saying they have traced dozens of suicides among people molested by Catholic clergymen in the Ballarat area. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 05/03/2012 |
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State ward files found rotting in archives Michelle Griffin, The Age , 2nd March 2012 CASE histories of hundreds of thousands of former state wards have been left to rot, uncatalogued by the Department of Human Services. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 05/03/2012 |
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Church transparency key to protecting children David Cappo, Eureka Street , 5th March 2012 The report of the Protecting Victorias Vulnerable Children Inquiry is being read by many people, not only in Victoria but throughout Australia. It is a report par excellence that raises the benchmark on the work of government and community service organisations in the protection of vulnerable children. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 05/03/2012 |
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Ombudsman criticises Victoria's poor storage of records relating to wards of the state ABC Radio National , 1st March 2012 Victorias Ombudsman has handed down a scathing report into the management and maintenance of records relating to former wards of the state. Click on the link below to listen to the interview from Victorian CLAN members Frank and Valma. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 02/03/2012 |
Wards of the state hit by piecemeal record keepingFreya Mieche, ABC News , 1st March 2012 The Victorian Ombudsman has found that the Department of Human Services has failed to come to grips with a vast archive of documents relating to former wards of the state. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 01/03/2012 |
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Inquiry push over clergy abuse cases Reid Sexton, The Age , 1st March 2012 A PUBLIC investigation into how religious organisations in Victoria such as the Catholic Church have handled child abuse allegations is a step closer after a groundbreaking report found it should proceed. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 01/03/2012 |
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Adoption victims may get apologies Loretta Johnston, The Tasmanian Examiner , 1st March 2012 A SENATE committee has acknowledged the suffering of women and children who were victims of past forced adoption practices and theyve stood up for us, a Tasmanian mother said yesterday. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 01/03/2012 |
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Victorian report recommends stronger child protection laws Stuart Rintoul, The Australian , 28th February 2012 A MAJOR report on child protection in Victoria has recommended strengthening the law protecting children and young people. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 29/02/2012 |
The children Australia forgotThe Hume Weekly , 23rd February 2012 Special thanks to CLAN member Phyllis and Magpie for doing this story Many people have never heard of forgotten Australians. They are not to be confused with child migrants or the stolen generations. They are a brave group of their own and hold close their stories of neglect, abuse but most importantly, survival. Three unique forgotten Australians tell Stephanie Zevenbergen why they need to be remembered. more ... |
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CLAN News Flash - Posted 24/02/2012 |
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Submission for a bill to amend the property trust of the Catholic Church The Greens are working towards law reform to allow victims of sexual abuse to seek fair compensation from the Catholic Church and seeking broad consultation with the community, churches and other stakeholders in relation to this proposed reform. Click on the PDF link to view the submission that CLAN made to the Greens. |
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Call for an inquiry into Catholic Church in Victoria Barney Zwartz, The Age , 9th February 2012 VICTIMS of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Victoria and others will form a coalition today to campaign for a royal commission on the abuse and the churchs response. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 10/02/2012 |
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Abuse victims reject Vatican summit Sydney Morning Herald , 8th February 2012 Pope Benedict has urged profound renewal of the Catholic Church to prevent child abuse, as the Vatican held its first ever summit on the issue despite protests by victims. more ... |
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CLAN News Flash - Posted 08/02/2012 |
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Madelienes boys here to wish her a happy 109th Elouise Hawkey, The Young Witness , 2nd December 2011 more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 16/01/2012 |
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The Forgotten Australians feel forgotten all over again Toryn Chapman, The Age , 15th December 2011 Toryn is a CLAN member and the author of The Grey Cat which is available from CLANs library. We wish to thank Toryn for bringing about this story Those who lost their childhood to abuse and neglect still await justice. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 20/12/2011 |
Rays long search for Fields familyWendy Lavender, Kalgoorlie Miner , 25th November 2011 When Ray Prosser arrives in Kalgoorlie Boulder on Monday, it be the end of a very long search, but may also be a new beginning. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 29/11/2011 |
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$166m abuse payout Herald Sun , 27th March 2011 A US Jesuit order has agreed to pay $166 million to compensate about 500 mostly Native American child victims of horrific sexual abuse at religious mission schools, lawyers say. more ... |
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Media Articles - Posted 19/09/2011 |
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$26.5 million for a National Find and Connect Service for all Care Leavers , 12th May 2010 The Federal Government has announced $26.5 million for Care Leavers in the Federal Budget. Read on for Jenny Macklin MP annoucement media release and CLANs media release in response to the great news. more ... |
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Latest CLAN News - Posted 26/10/2009 |
Recent or Upcoming Protests
Victoria Silent Protest - 7th May 2012, 9th May 2012, 11th May 2012 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Parliament House VIC
Address: Spring St, Melbourne, VIC
As some of our members are unable to attend the protests on Mondays we have decided to increase the protest for this month by another 2 days.
They will be on the following days:
Monday 7th May 2012
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Friday 11th May 2012
Time: 10.30am — 12.30pm
Meet at 10:30am outside the office of VIC Attorney General Robert Clark at 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne
Greens MP Colleen Hartland MLC will be attending Friday’s protest.
We hope you will be able to attend at least one of these protests, but if you can attend all 3 that would be wonderful and will show the Victorian Government that we are not going away. Please wear your CLAN badges!
Click here to view photos from the day
Outside Attorney General Robert Clark's Office at 121 Exhibtion St, Melbourne. Special thank you to all CLAN members who stood outside the office of Attorney General Robert Clark for over 3 hours! - 20th April 2012
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where:
Address: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC
CLAN congratulates the Baillieu Government for showing this initiative and announcing this inquiry into the abuse by churches and charity run orphanages, children’s Homes and other institutions.
Sadly children who were placed in Victorian state-run orphanages, children’s Homes, foster care and other institutions have been excluded and we are protesting that this inquiry can include the Victorian State Government.
Special thank you to all CLAN members who stood outside the office of Attorney General Robert Clark for over 3 hours!
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Events
Exhibition of items from CLAN's National Orphanage Museum at Geelong Historical Week - 22nd April 2012 Time: 10:00am
Where: McCurdy Road, Herne Hill
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CLANs Office Launch - 11th June 2011 Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Where: 463 Chapel Road, Bankstown.
CLAN held its office launch on Saturday 11th June at its new office.
Many CLAN members from all around Australia attended including a message sent via DVD from Jenny Macklin - Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, CLAN's Patrons - Jason Clare MP - Member for Blaxland, Richard Marles MP - Member for Corio, Malcolm Turnbull MP - Member for Wentworth, Steve Irons MP - Member for Swan, QLD Senator Claire Moore and former Senator Andrew Murray.
It was wonderful to see as many CLAN members as possible for this significant event in CLAN's history.
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