The Catholic Church’s shocking history in Western Australia
The statistics surrounding pedophile priests in Western Australia are alarming. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse found that, between 1950 and
The statistics surrounding pedophile priests in Western Australia are alarming. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse found that, between 1950 and
As written by the founder and principal of Kelso Lawyers, Peter Kelso As a former State Ward and long-term advocate for victims of child abuse,
WARNING: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. Child abuse in swimming is a serious problem
WARNING: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. All Australian children are guaranteed a place in
WARNING: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. The Royal Commission held private sessions with 408
WARNING: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. The passing of legislation in 1864 allowed Victorian
St Patrick’s College was a day and boarding school for boys in Goulburn NSW run by the Christian Brothers. It ceased to exist in 2000
Castledare Junior Orphanage was one of four offending Children’s Homes in Western Australia, described as part of a “quadrangular scheme” for the Christian Brothers. Like
The Holy Family Church in Doveton, Melbourne, has been described as a “hotbed of clerical depravity” and a “dumping ground” for problem priests. At least
Gill Memorial Home for Boys in Goulburn is considered one of the worst offending Childrens’ Homes in New South Wales. The boys were brutally beaten,
WARNING: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. Marist Brothers Hamilton has a horrific history of
The Catholic Church has a shameful history of child sexual abuse in Melbourne and the rest of Victoria — but for decades, the clergy’s behaviour
Riverview Training Farm is well known as one of Queensland’s worst ever children’s homes. Run by the Salvation Army, the teenage residents were forced to
Youth detention centres in Australia have a damning history. From Reiby Youth Justice Centre to Mt Penang Training School in New South Wales and Turana
Clairvaux Children’s Home was established at Katoomba NSW by the Child Welfare Department in 1969. At the time, other state institutions like Mittagong, Brush Farm
From the outside, Royleston Boys Home in Glebe looked like a lavish manor — Victorian-style arched windows, fine brickwork and a sweeping veranda. The home
In the past, we have investigated several New South Wales children’s homes for their improper conduct as well as the physical and sexual abuse of
Were you abused at any of these facilities? Click here to share your story with us. You may be eligible for compensation. Mt Penang (now
Youth detention centres have gained a horrific reputation throughout Australia. “Troubled” children who are defined as “delinquents” were once locked away from their families, forced
WARNING: This article contains explicit sexual content, child abuse and mutilation which may shock and trigger some people. Reader discretion is advised. Beatings, genital mutilation,
The Institution for Boys, Tamworth, was established by the Child Welfare Department in 1948. Originally a colonial prison the Institution for Boys was a place
WARNING: This article may contain content that is disturbing to some. Reader discretion is advised. The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a tri-military training
The classroom should be a place where children feel safe. There should be no barriers between them and their learning. Their teacher should be a
“Communication is the fabric of all relationships,” says Kenja Communication. It’s the first thing you’ll read on their website, stating communication is the key to
Brisbane Grammar School. Established in 1868 and known for being the leading school for boys in Queensland. St Paul’s School. An exclusive Anglican School named
The Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria has the power to remove children from their parents if the child is thought to be
Since the Skype sex scandal in April 2011 where a female cadet was filmed having sex with a coworker without her permission or knowledge, countless
In 2013, Scouts Australia’s NSW branch was investigated by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Part of this investigation concerned the
Over two weeks in 2015, the Royal Commission heard shocking evidence revealing the dark history of child sexual abuse and cover-ups at the prestigious Knox
The North Coast Children’s Home in Lismore is one of the worst offending institutions in New South Wales. During the Royal Commission, several child abuse
The YMCA has a lot to answer for in New South Wales. In 2009, YMCA New South Wales hired a casual childcare assistant for their
St Ann’s Special School (now called Our Lady of La Vang School) was established in 1975 through Catholic Special Schools Incorporated. Based in Adelaide, the
Parramatta Girls Training School & Hay Institute, Daruk Boys’ Home, Tamworth Institution for Boys, Royleston Boys’ Home, Mittagong Training School for Boys, Berry Training Farm,
The orphanage was established in 1885 to accommodate children transferred from St Joseph’s Orphanage in Bucasia, Queensland. Managed by the Sisters of Mercy, with priests
Overview The South Melbourne orphanage was established as a home for boys between 9 and 16 in 1855. This home was meant to be the
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What happens when institutions fail to care? Organisations with the responsibility of caring for the safety and wellbeing of children are given an enormous amount
Foster Care Statistics Australia: The rate of children in foster care has been on the rise and the foster care system is struggling. Learn more
Overview Improving the foster care system is a complex issue. Politicians would argue that Australian citizens need to step up and assist in some way
Overview 67% of programs for vulnerable children and families have not been evaluated – a total of $302 million is spent on programs for which the effectiveness
Foster care system abuse stories that will horrify you Child abuse within the foster care system is unfortunately all too common. There are constantly stories
Enter your details below to receive the free download What is the guide about? The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has
Did you know? The Royal Commission has not just uncovered hundreds of paedophiles hiding within the largest institutions in Australia, but also the people who failed
Enter your details below to receive the free download What you should know When a person is experiencing the ongoing suffering of clergy or institutional
Please complete the form to receive the free download Why did we create this guide? Child sexual abuse is among the most heinous crimes imaginable.
Here’s a list of disgraced Australian institutions that have been investigated at the Australian Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse. The Royal Commission turned the
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