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Alliance for Forgotten Australians Has knowledge brought justice? A survivors perspective. Caroline Carroll OAM Alliance for Forgotten Australians

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Introduction Australia has a history of locking up children. During the 20 th century, an estimated half million Australian children were placed in institutional care in Australia. Many were criminally abused and neglected. Have these children, now adults received justice? What is justice for these adults? How can these adults receive justice?

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Current context DVD ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzCQKq7ttTg#t=18 ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzCQKq7ttTg#t=18 Royal Commission, Australian Senate and State Government inquiries. National and state apologies. Memorials. Specialist support services.

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Impact of past care experiences Loss of identity Low self esteem Poor access to schooling Reduced employment options Difficulties with personal relationships Poor health and wellbeing Mental illness Harmful use of drugs High risk of homelessness

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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

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Memorials across Australia

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National Apology to Forgotten Australians

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What is needed ? National Redress Scheme Data collection Special needs recognition, identity card (health, housing & community services) Recognition of early onset ageing Professional education

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We are still waiting ! Why has justice not been delivered? How do we explain the gulf between knowledge and justice? Why has knowledge failed to deliver justice? Three examples from the media.

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The Alliance for Forgotten Australians Chair: Caroline Carroll www.forgottenaustralians.org.au Phone: +61 438460184 E: ccarroll@openplace.org.au Contacts