Events
CLAN have a lot of events - socials, orphanage displays, even Birthday parties. Those looking for information on the regular protests CLAN holds on the steps of Parliament House should check the Home Page and Protests page. Click here to view photos for events upto 2008 including the opening, protests and other miscellaneous events.
Recent or Upcoming Events
Time: 10:30am
Where: Endeavour Road
This year is "Children Theme" and we are hoping to a have jumping castle for the children and free lunch for all, so bring along grandchildren or welcome guests of the family to a great day with the Old Boys of Riverview.
There will a few speeches on the day but not too many.
Note: Parents you are responsible for your children on the day,we cant watch them for you in case of accidents.
For more information and RSVP please contact Bob- 0411 418 931.
"We will never be Forgotten Boys of a past era"
This is our 4th Reunion and its growing each year with your support it can only get stronger.
Time: 12:00pm - approx 4:00pm
Where: Rentoul Hall - 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood
Orana Family Services will be hosting their Annual Reunion on Anzac Day - 25th April 2010 at "Rentoul Hall", the old Orana grounds.
Lunch will be provided, along with a slideshow of photos and images from Orana's collection.
All former residents, family and friends are welcome to come along, share memories, and possibly assist in identifying some of the places and faces in the old pictures.
For further details, please contact Rebecca (03) 9302 2700
Time: 10:00am
Where: TBA
A committee meeting will be held, than a BBQ, entertainment and a raffle with many prizes.
For address and RSVP details please contact Ray on (03) 5975 6108 or email ray37@tpg.com.au
Time: 11:00am
Where: Diana Carter's Residence
For address and RSVP please contact either;
Ray Turner - 0427 332 584 or Joe Turner - (03) 9363 4799
Please RSVP by 12th March 2010
BBQ supplied but BYO drinks
Time: 11:00am
Where: St Peters Church Hall, Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown
Families are also invited.
For further information and a registration form please contact Carl on (02) 4627 4231.
Everyone is requested to bring a plate of whatever you choose, also bring along paper plates and cups and any soft drinks required for yourselves. But most of all bring yourselves.
Many of you may have letters or cards or photographs of the Home or of yourselves or even photographs of the Glebe area, Churches or Schools, Glebe, Forest Lodge, Jubilee Park or St Barnabas Church at Broadway. All of these would be of immense interest.
Notices will be inserted in the Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Seniors and The Age in Victoria and the Courier Mail in Queensland and media in ACT and Western Australia.
Time: 9:00am
Where: United Kingdom
Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and the UK Government made a national apology to former child migrants from Britain on Wednesday 24th February, aired in Australia on Thursday 25th February 2010.
The British High Commissioner, The Rt Hon Baroness Valerie Amos said: “This important and historic occasion is particularly relevant in Australia, which was home to up to 10,000 former child migrants.
“Over the past few months I have met many whose lives were blighted, and heard their personal stories. The events planned here in Australia and the UK will be an important milestone in recognising the difficulties faced by those affected.
“We want not just to bear witness to the past but to look forward to a future where these terrible events will not be repeated,” Baroness Amos added.
Click here to view photos from the day
Time: 10:00am
Where: Level 1 Theatre, "The Spot" Building
Time: 11:00am
Where: Members Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
The apology was delivered in the Great Hall in Parliament House, Canberra.
A motion was later moved in both houses of Parliament on the same day.
If you have any photos you would like uploaded to the CLAN website please email them to:
or post to
PO Box 164,
Georges Hall, NSW, 2198
Time: Contact Eva for details
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
The NSW Government is planning a healing service for those who grew up in institutional care to be held in Sydney on Saturday 19th September 2009 for NSW Care Leavers.
CLAN, with the assistance of Anglicare, has been instrumental in securing Government support for the healing service.
The healing service will co-incide with the unveiling of a memorial in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney to acknowledge the difficulties that many care leavers experienced in their childhood. Further details will be available soon.
Care leavers interested in receiving further details about the healing service and/or memorial launch should contact Eva Kornits at the Department of Community Services (DoCS) by phone 02 9716 2747 or email eva.kornits@community.nsw.gov.au
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