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Thousands of former British child migrants sent to Australia before 1970 are now eligible for UK funding towards the cost of reuniting with their families.

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The Department of Communities would like to learn more about the needs of former residents for access to support services and activities such as those offered through Lotus Place. To assist with this, the department has engaged the services of an independent contractor, Ann Porcino, RPR Consulting to undertake consultations.

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The Catholic Church in Australia faces fresh criticism over its handling of child sex abuse cases, this time from Ireland - the country seen as possibly the worst case in the Church's worldwide scandal.

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Free help for low income earners with their tax return and baby bonus claim

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Thanks to an idea from the Empower Arts group, and requests from several Historical Abuse Network members, 10 individuals recently completed training for Senior First Aid at Lotus Place.

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Our location is 18 Merivale St South Brisbane.
Forgotten Australian Support Services: Phone: 1800 035 588 (free call)
Forde Foundation: Phone: 1800 674 256 (free call)
ARC: Phone: 1800 501 560 (free call)

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We are pleased to announce the opening of a peer Support and Drop In Centre in Rockhampton.

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The National Museum of Australia is putting together an exhibition to tell some of the stories of those who experienced institutional care as children. It will be a voice for those Australians and a chance for others to understand something of what their fellow Australians went through

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