Historical Abuse News & Support

29/05/2025

The Ashley Youth Detention Centre has been labelled many ugly things and there has been no shortage of stories of abuse and hopelessness coming out of Tasmania’s only youth detention centre.

Learn more in the article below:

https://chamberlains.com.au/ashley-youth-detention-centre-can-i-make-a-claim-for-historical-s*xual-abuse/

The Ashley Youth Detention Centre has been labelled many ugly things and there has been many abuse stories from Tasmania’s only youth detention centre.

26/05/2025

Abuse survivors in the state's care institutions say they are losing hope of ever receiving recognition of their trauma, as the state government rolls out its historical abuse redress scheme.

Learn more in today's story.

Bobbie Andrews shares her story of abuse and addiction.

22/05/2025

ITNESSES SOUGHT - CRANBROOK SCHOOL, BELLEVUE HILL

Chamberlains Law Firm is looking for witnesses to come forward to provide information pertaining to allegations of physical and/or s*xual abuse at Cranbrook School, Bellevue Hill.

At Chamberlains Law Firm, we are dedicated to assisting people impacted by institutional abuse across Australia. We particularly wish to speak with any former students and teachers who may be able to assist with enquiries in relation to allegations of s*xual and/or physical abuse at Cranbrook School.
All information will be treated as confidential.

If you can assist with any information in relation to Cranbrook School, please contact Sarah Hayman on [email protected] or 02 6188 3600.

19/05/2025

Mandatory laws in relation to reporting child s*xual abuse have taken affect for youth justice workers, marking the completion of the State Government's $3.7 million expansion to preserve the safety of children and young people.

Learn more in today's news story.

Child s*xual abuse mandatory reporting laws come into effect for youth justice workers14 groups now mandated completing the Cook Government's $3.7

15/05/2025

Cranbrook School is currently under investigation after allegations surfaced concerning abuse within its walls. A recent report highlighted claims of a toxic culture, s*xual misconduct, drawing attention to the school’s handling of such issues.

If you have been a victim of s*xual abuse at Cranbrook School at Bellevue Hill or any other school in Australia and would like support with your claim, we can help. There is no perfect settlement and there are never guarantees in litigation, but we will fight hard to ensure we get the best outcome we can for you.

https://chamberlains.com.au/cranbrook-school-bellevue-hill-seeking-justice-for-survivors/

Cranbrook School is currently under investigation after allegations surfaced relating to claims of a toxic culture and s*xual misconduct.

12/05/2025

"The toughest laws in the nation to protect the community from child s*x offenders will come into effect in South Australia from today".

Learn about these laws in today's article.

The toughest laws in the nation to protect the community from child s*x offenders will come into effect in South Australia from today. Under the law

08/05/2025

The Abuse Compensation Team at Chamberlains is currently assisting in investigations related to serious allegations of physical and s*xual abuse at Kingswood High School NSW. We are urging any individuals who may have witnessed incidents of abuse, or who have information that could assist in these investigations, to come forward.

Your voice is crucial in ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.

Learn more in today’s article 🔎

https://chamberlains.com.au/chamberlains-law-firm-seeking-witnesses-for-kingswood-high-school-abuse-allegations/

Chamberlains Law Firm is currently assisting in investigations related to serious allegations of physical and s*xual abuse at Kingswood High School NSW.

05/05/2025

"Former teacher Michael Anthony Lunn has been convicted of years of predatory child s*xual abuse in a judgement handed down on Wednesday afternoon".

Learn more in the link below.

The 71-year-old was accused of over a dozen charges relating to eight boys and girls in the 1980s.

02/05/2025

Chamberlains Law Firm are currently assisting in investigations related to serious allegations of physical and s*xual abuse at Merriwa Central School in NSW. We are urging any individuals who may have witnessed incidents of abuse, or who have information that could assist in these investigations, to come forward.

Learn more in today's article: https://chamberlains.com.au/chamberlains-law-firm-seeking-witnesses-for-merriwa-central-school-abuse-allegations/

Chamberlains Law Firm are currently assisting in investigations related to serious allegations of physical and s*xual abuse at Merriwa Central School in NSW.

07/05/2024

An update on the ongoing international investigation into the Christian Fundamentalist Sect 'Two by Twos'.

A confidential hotline has been established for the survivors of abuse by Two by Twos called 'The Brace Truth', and can be reached on 0489 994 566.

The fundamentalist sect is known by a variety of names including the Two by Twos, The Church With No Name, The Truth and The Way, and has about 8,000 followers across Australia.

05/05/2024

AFL Legend Carl Ditterich charged with child s*xual abuse

AFL legend charged with historical child s*x abuse

03/05/2024

Some great advice and support from a fantastic organisation.

When you’re having a tough time, it can be hard to think about what you can do to feel better in the moment.

Visit our Support Toolkit to learn how keeping your own personalised self-care box on hand, can make finding care and comfort both easy and convenient.

https://ll.org.au/self-care-box