Offending Institution: Berry Training Farm
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
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
WARNING: This article contains references to suicide which may trigger some people. Reader discretion is advised. According to friends of Father Anthony Caruana, he was
Mittagong Training School was no place for children. From 1906 until the home’s closure in 1976, wards of the state were sent to Mittagong for
It’s never too late to bring a sex offender to justice. Two courageous survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church proved this in
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
Due to the actions of NSW Police and the NSW Department of Education, Peter Garland lived out his life in peace, even receiving a prestigious
Father Paul Evans was called, “King of the Kids” due to his close ties with local youth groups. Without a doubt, Evans would have loved
Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre is one of NSW’s most notorious youth detention facilities. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, adult employees committed shocking acts of
The NSW Supreme Court has rejected the Catholic Church’s request for a permanent stay of proceedings relating to a child sexual abuse case. The allegations
Picture: State Library of NSW Daruk Training School is perhaps the most notorious youth training centre in the history of NSW. Throughout its 25-year history,
Last week, charges were laid against Wagga Wagga school teacher, Christopher Frost, for sexually assaulting three teenage students between 1984 and 1990. Now 74-years-old, Frost
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
In 2018, the Royal Commission found the Christian Brothers were among the worst perpetrators of child sexual abuse in Australia. A shocking 22% of their
The founder of Hillsong Church, an Australian-based, global “Christian megachurch”, has been charged with concealing information about child sexual abuse within the church. Brian Houston
Father Julian Benedict Fox was once the head of the Australian chapter of the Salesians of Don Bosco. He had an unwarranted air of confidence
Swimming Australia has rejected the media’s claim that more athletes have come forward with allegations of abuse. The Sydney Morning Herald claimed eight more athletes,
Former priest and ALP member Peter Andrew Hansen has been jailed for 17 years for child sex tourism trips in south-east Asia. He has also
Australia’s principal opera company, Opera Australia, and tenor David Lewis are being sued over child sexual abuse offences that occurred in the 1990s. The survivor
Elderly and terminally ill survivors of child sexual abuse will be able to access advance payments of up to $10,000 from the National Redress Scheme.
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
In 2020, Netflix released a documentary called “Athlete A” that gave the world a horrifying glimpse into the world of USA Gymnastics. Olympic athletes endured
The grand facade of Knox Grammar School hides a shameful history of abuse and cover-ups. Students at the elite grammar school lived in fear of
Disgraced and defrocked Catholic priest David Rapson occupied the dual position of teacher and religious leader at Salesian College. He was a man to whom
“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
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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
It was the threat of financial penalties that triggered the Jehovah’s Witnesses to join the National Redress Scheme – a sour taste for survivors of
The story of Gregory Robert Knight is a tragic story of blunders by multiple institutions and individuals who failed to protect the children in Knight’s
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
Devoted, hard-working and a natural with children. To those who worked alongside him and to the children in his care Jonathan Lord was a model
Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, on 5 October 1888, Paul Keaney migrated to Australia in 1911. After becoming a Christian Brother in 1916, Brother Keaney
Almost 13 years after fleeing Australia, former principal Malka Leifer has returned to Melbourne to be charged for child sexual abuse. Leifer has been accused
In 1996, a former altar boy known as WCB was paid $32,500 by the Catholic Church after he was repeatedly sexually abused by a Warragul
In July 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison named and shamed institutions that had failed to join the National Redress Scheme. Afterward, the Minister for Families
Enrolling your child in Scouts should be a positive decision. According to Scouts Australia, their purpose is to: “Contribute to the development of young people
Eden Park. Named after the garden paradise, but a living nightmare for countless boys. The Salvation Army Boys’ Home, Mount Baker became known as Eden
The information in this article was sourced from the ABC’s article “Bob Montgomery sentenced to four years in prison for historic child sex offences” by
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
Western Australia was home to thousands of British children escaping the turmoil of World War II. Around 4,000 children were forced to leave England from
Court proceedings against 22-year-old swim teacher Kyle Daniels have continued with a video interview between police and one of Daniel’s underage victims. Nine young girls
Brother Romuald, also known as Francis Cable, is one of the worst Catholic school paedophiles in NSW history. In 2015, he was sentenced to 16
William Wade has avoided prison time after admitting to covering up child sexual abuse and lying to police. Wade recognised his “reprehensible” failure to act,
Image and information sourced from the Newcastle Herald. A 26-year-old teacher has been jailed in the Hunter after grooming and abusing her 14-year-old student. The
In July 2020, Gymnastics Australia engaged the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to complete an independent review of the organisation. The upcoming inquiry is expected to
Knox Grammar School has a dark, disgraceful history. For decades, boarders at the school were sexually harassed and assaulted by paedophile teachers. The Headmaster knew
Robert “Dolly” Dunn is Australia’s most infamous and unrepentant paedophile. He was a science teacher at the Marist Brothers School in Penshurst throughout the 1980s
Morbidly obese paedophile avoids prison Peter John O’Neill has pleaded guilty to abusing six boys from three schools where he taught in the ’80s. O’Neill
Both Castledare Junior College and St Vincent’s Orphanage in Clontarf, Western Australia, have some of Australia’s darkest, most shameful stories hiding behind their walls. Children
Malka Leifer’s extradition case in Israel is about to conclude. Her case will be decided on the 21st of September, nine years since charges were
When you choose Kelso Lawyers, you’re not just choosing a team of experienced solicitors. You’re also choosing to enlist the help of passionate crusaders who
Some of the worst cases of historical child sexual abuse in Australia occurred at Castledare Junior Orphanage and St Vincent’s Orphanage Clontarf in Western Australia.
Brother Richard Doheny (real name John) was considered a “great man” by parishioners. Following his death in 2009, David Bradbury of the Australian Labor Party
At Kelso Lawyers, our prime directive is not about making a mountain of money. Our fees are the most reasonable in the country. We don’t
In cases of child sexual abuse, the child should always be listened to and believed. However, in the case of the Catholic Church, it was
The treatment of women in the ADF has been a national disgrace. Kelso Lawyers has represented many brave servicewomen who experienced serious sexual abuse while
In the 1970s, St Alipius Primary School in Ballarat was a “nest of paedophiles”. The school had some of Victoria’s most prolific paedophiles on its
According to documents obtained by the ABC, sporting institutions can afford to join the National Redress Scheme but have “chosen not to”. Multiple sportspeople have
WARNING: This article contains explicit sexual content and references to suicide which may shock and trigger some people. Reader discretion is advised. In the 1960s,
St Stanislaus College in Bathurst, New South Wales, is infamous in the Central West. In the 1980s, the boarding school for boys was rife with
Mittagong Training School for Boys and Daruk Boys Home are two of the worst offending children’s homes in New South Wales — and no one
Bishop Christopher Saunders has chosen to stand down while WA Police and the Vatican investigate allegations of historical child sexual abuse against him. WA Police
Marist Brother and convicted child sex offender William Wade has pleaded guilty to covering up the paedophile activities of Brother Romuald (aka Francis Cable) and
Brother Rex Francis Elmer was one of the most sadistic and disturbed paedophile offenders within the Christian Brothers. Elmer repeatedly abused two boys at the St
Minister for Families and Social Services, Ms Anne Ruston says the government will strip charity status from churches and organisations that fail to sign up
A 75-year-old man with leukaemia, heart disease, and diabetes is seeking aggravated damages against the Christian Brothers for the child abuse he experienced at the
Frederick Brian Jones (News) Frederick Brian Jones is an 83-year-old art teacher. He has been charged with having sexual intercourse with a six-year-old student at
For many children, going to Scouts on a regular basis is a fun, wholesome activity, finding life-long friends and learning valuable life skills. That is
How a man like Steven Larkins was ever allowed to work with children is astounding. Larkins was a Scout Leader and the Chief Executive of
St Patrick’s College and St Alipius Boys’ School are a black mark on the history of Catholicism. Learn more about the history of abuse at
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
Newcastle survivor says a damning report on Archbishop Philip Wilson was “vindication” Peter Creigh, a survivor of child sexual abuse in the Newcastle Diocese, has
St Joseph’s Home (otherwise known as the Neerkol Orphanage) was the last place on earth for hundreds of wards of the state in Queensland. The
Mishandling of A Child Sexual Abuse Case Leads to David Hogg’s Overturned Conviction To the ordinary person, the strong police case against David Hogg looked
The Marist Brothers have a lot to answer for when it comes to Darcy O’Sullivan, otherwise known as Brother Dominic. In the 1970s and 1980s,
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
This story was written by Joanne McCarthy and The Newcastle Herald. This story ‘Carl Stafford was a Marist Brother who left the order before molesting
The last thing a school counsellor should be doing is exacerbating problems or traumatising students further. However, Brisbane Grammar School’s former counsellor, Kevin Lynch, used
This story, ‘House of Evil’ predator jailed until 2053 for crimes against boys, was written by Joanne McCarthy and first appeared in the Newcastle Herald.
It’s well-established that paedophiles are nothing short of monsters. They stalk and hunt and ruin the lives of young innocent children, all under the protection
Graeme Lawrence is one of the most senior members of the Anglican church to be convicted of child sexual offences. Lawrence was the Dean of
Father Peter Brock was once a respected member of the Newcastle and Maitland communities. He was a Catholic priest within the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese. Thanks to
July 2020 Update: David Joseph Perrett passed away on the 2nd July while awaiting trial for his offences. He had denied over 100 charges of
The Graeme Lawrence verdict has been handed down by the Newcastle District Court. He could serve up to 8 years in jail for sexually abusing
The Story of Frank Houston (Pastor) William Francis “Frank” Houston abused as many as nine boys across Australia and New Zealand between 1965 and 1977.
Noel Greenaway was a Child Welfare Department officer at Parramatta Girls’ Training School (‘Parramatta’) from 1963 to 1966. His job was to supervise the teenage
The Catholic Church has a dark and disturbing history of child abuse in Australia. The Royal Commission uncovered almost 2,500 instances of child sexual 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
Neerkol Orphanage (otherwise known as St Joseph’s Home) was one of the worst institutions in Queensland for child physical and sexual abuse. The Royal Commission
Neerkol Orphanage was a sad place for State wards from the moment it was established in 1885. The orphanage was built to accommodate children transferred
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,
Melbourne Archbishop says prison time preferable to breaking the seal of confession Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has claimed three years imprisonment would be preferable to
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
The Christian Brothers Australian wing has paid more than $213 million in child abuse payouts and legal fees over the last six years, throwing their
To most, Frank Valentine appeared to be “kindly affable elderly man”. Towards the end of his career, he was a senior manager for the Hunter
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