For people who were abused in institutional care as children, aged care is a frightening, and re-traumatising, idea.
Personal stories of people who spent time in care are incredibly powerful. Here’s one about the impact of telling your story, and being believed.
Bob was abused in Homes in Qld from 1959 to 1964. He died waiting for redress.
A mass breakout at Westbrook Farm Home brought attention to the brutal conditions endured by the boys 60 years ago this May.
Guest post – Remembering & recognising advocates for the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse
Research by the Find & Connect web resource has identified a cross over between historical children’s homes and new & existing aged care facilities
“Following reports that every child in detention in the NT is Aboriginal, this is a reblog of a piece first published 2 years ago, after Four Corners first aired its investigation into Don Dale”
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In the middle of Dublin’s biggest tourist district, “Somebody’s Child” is somewhere between a memorial and a public art piece. It contains the names and birthdates of children who died in “care” in Ireland. Guest post by David McGinniss
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Accessing the information in the Ryan Report, Ireland’s Commission into child abuse
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Now Pell has been committed to trial, how does the Care Leaver community view what the future may bring? Guest Post by Frank Golding
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Nov 15, 2024
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