Working with Forgotten Australians
Historical Abuse Network
The Historical Abuse Network is for people who have experienced abuse in institutions, foster care and detention in Queensland.
Its aims are:
- to maintain a voice so as to continue dialogue regarding the recommendations from the Queensland Government's Forde Inquiry
- to share and disseminate information
- to support each other
- to reconnect and create support groups for ex-residents of each institution and former children in care as required
- to promote affirmative action and ensure recognition of the continued discrimination and disadvantage of ex-residents and former children in care.
Membership of the Historical Abuse Network is open to anyone:
- who lived in an institution as a child in church or state care, or
- who lived in a Detention Centre for children, or
- who lived in Foster Care
- who experienced abuse whilst in care
AND
- is over 21
- who supports the Mission, Vision and Values of its Network Members
- is willing to abide by the Code of Conduct.
The Historical Abuse Network can be contacted at Lotus Place. Click for contact details
