News


Posted 25-02-2010

By Adele Renwick


Prime Minister Gordon Brown has apologised for the UK's role in sending more than 130,000 children to former colonies where many suffered abuse.


Posted 24-11-2009

By Adele Renwick


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

FREE vaccination clinics for Human swine flu are being held at state high schools during Term One, 2010.

Who can come to the clinic?

school children and their extended families
school staff, volunteers and their families
any member of the community
people in vulnerable groups and their families are urged to attend

Posted 24-02-2010

By Project Worker

Allan Allaway is a successful inventor, businessman and passionate advocate for an effective family support and child protection system. His views are born out of his traumatic experiences at the Neerkol orphanage in Rockhampton, where he spent his first 14 years.

Posted 03-02-2010

By Project Worker

Every Christmas Eve, local community organisation Micah Projects packs and delivers hampers to people it supported over the year and usually in sweltering heat! Micah Projects responds to individuals and families across Brisbane affected by poverty and disadvantage. This year a record 190 hampers will be delivered to suburbs in the inner city and as far as Lawnton, Logan, Wynnum, Caboolture, Laidley, Petrie and Deception Bay.

Posted 24-12-2009

By Project Worker

The "Writers in Residence" Project at Lotus Place 2009 was celebrated with the launch of the Book and DVD of digital stories from 10 foremr residents of childhood institutions

Posted 09-12-2009

By Project Worker

"Cars and Cigars" was a fundraiser for the Micah Projects Inc 2009 Christmas Hamper Appeal. The event was sponsored by local businesses and car enthusiasts from around Brisbane. Thanks to sponosrs and supporters!

Posted 09-12-2009

By Project Worker

The Commission of Investigation Report into the Archdiocese of Dublin was published Thursday 26th November 2009 and a copy of that Report is available online at The Department of Justice website.

Posted 30-11-2009

By Project Worker

An invitation to share your reflections, stories and hopes from the National Apology by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on November 16 2009

Posted 17-11-2009

By Project Worker

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has given an emotional apology to the country's Forgotten Australians, many of whom have gathered at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday November 16 2009

Posted 12-11-2009

By Project Worker

Our weekly schedule of activities for members of the Historical Abuse Network

Posted 11-11-2009

By Tony Robertson

AFA is an alliance of existing groups and individuals supporting people who were raised in institutional care in Australia in the 20th century. Its aim is to promote the needs of Forgotten Australians through cooperative advocacy and projects

Posted 20-3-2008

By Project Worker



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