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The
Tuart Times
ISSUE 17: FEB 2019
ISSN: 2204-7646
A NATIONAL APOLOGY
Photo: The West Australian
Survivor and FACT Vice-Chairperson Dale Lynch
at the National Apology in Canberra
Hundreds of survivors journeyed from acknowledgement of their trauma and also improved the way that institutions
across Australia to be present on 22 pain – affirmation that they were not respond to survivors of historic abuse.
October 2018 when the Australian the only ones; that many, many other It has reduced stigma and, we hope,
parliament apologised to victims of children had also been sexually abused made it easier for survivors to talk
institutional child sexual abuse. in institutions. That the abuse was not about sexual abuse, and get help.
It was intense and emotionally their fault.
draining for those who witnessed Other people voiced mixed
apologies by the current Prime Minister
and Leader of the Opposition.
feelings about the Apology.
survivor Dale Lynch, it brought some
For
In this edition:
Survivors listened in silence, sense of resolution. He had a chance
sometimes interrupted with angry to shake Julia Gillard’s hand and
cries from people in the crowd - faces thank her personally for the Royal 2 – Make Redress Right
etched with pain. They roared with Commission. 3 – National Redress Scheme
approval when former Prime Minister Dale was glad that Opposition Free information session
Julia Gillard took the stage. Leader Bill Shorten mentioned the 4 – Aged care education
No two people seemed to have plight of survivors who had not been
5 – Home Stretch Campaign update
the same view that day of what it meant sexually mistreated but had fallen
to them. Some boycotted it – for them victim to violence or emotional abuse. 6 – Stolen Generations consultation
it was meaningless, or a travesty that While people will continue to 8 – News for former child migrants
only sexual abuse was acknowledged hold different views on the National 10 – New people at Tuart Place
- just nine years after a different set Apology, it has clearly raised public 11 – New faces on the FACT Board
of national leaders stood in the same awareness about child sexual abuse 12-13 – Scotland the Brave
place and acknowledged the multiple and its devastating impacts.
15 – Social Activities Group news
forms of harm experienced by children It is also clear that the Royal
in institutional care. Commission prompted reforms that 16-19 – What’s on at Tuart Place
For others it was a moment of will decrease the chances of today’s 20 – Tuart Place contact details
truth and triumph – an official, public children being abused in care. It has
MAKE REDRESS (WA) RIGHT National Redress Scheme: WA signs up
The Make Redress Right campaign continues to gain They are not alone. Approximately half of Redress New laws enabling West Australian survivors of
momentum and is now being considered in the upcoming WA applicants did not disclose sexual abuse and are now institutional child sexual abuse to participate in the National
State Budget. also left out of the National Redress Scheme. Redress Scheme were passed in November 2018, and came into
Having formed a Make Redress Right collective, ex- Another group of Redress WA survivors is led by effect from 1 January this year.
residents of St Joseph’s Orphanage (one of Perth’s largest the Rolfe sisters, who are also ex-residents of St Joseph’s WA Attorney General John Quigley said the passage
former children’s Homes), are now calling on all those Orphanage. The seven remaining Rolfe sisters are a force to of this legislation was crucial because without it, the State
harmed by the Redress WA scheme to lend their support to be reckoned with and are determined to persist in seeking Government and WA-based non-government institutions
the call for justice. justice for survivors of Redress WA. could not join the scheme. He said that the WA Government’s
‘The Joey Girls’ – a formidable group of women In the first instance, they are calling on Premier participation will contribute to it being a truly national scheme.
– have told their stories to ABC journalist Claire Moodie. Mark McGowan to issue a formal apology to care leavers The National Redress Scheme was a key recommendation
Claire reported the issues in a TV news segment on 3 who applied for the Redress WA scheme and suffered as of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child
February 2019, and published an in-depth online report a result of the reduction in payment levels, after having Sexual Abuse, alongside a recommendation to remove the
(available at ABC online https://www.abc.net.au/ search completed their stories of child statute of limitations on civil claims for child sexual abuse.
for ‘redress’). abuse. Photo: On 22 November 2017, WA Attorney General John
Claire Moodie’s story features Rose Kruger, Trish Gray (nee Rolfe) wants Quigley and Premier Mark McGowan walked into Parliament
Philomena Hall and Patricia Wenman who, along with to hear from people interested in House in solidarity with survivors of child sexual abuse.
5,500 other applicants, had their Redress WA payment contacting their local Members
offers cut in half, following a change of government during of Parliament, and other forms of
the scheme. raising public awareness about the
Although they suffered terrible physical and unfinished business of Redress WA. Government takes decisive action on Royal Commission recommendations
emotional abuse in care, none of the women are now able Contact Trish via Tuart Place.
to take part in the new national scheme – which only deals
with sexual abuse. The McGowan Government has made a firm commitment to September 2018 in relation to a historic abuse in care claim.
implementing the 310 Royal Commission recommendations The Government has developed Guiding Principles
that apply to WA, and has already engaged with 289 of them. to identify how the State and its agencies should handle
Minister Simone McGurk is responsible for civil litigation involving child sexual abuse, to help ensure a
Support grows for Make Redress Right in WA overseeing implementation, and is progressing actions consistent and compassionate approach, and minimise re-
across three key areas: preventing future abuse; responding traumatisation of survivors.
swiftly and effectively to abuse if it occurs; and addressing The State Solicitor’s Office is applying these Guiding
Journalist Claire Moodie’s coverage of the Redress WA After seeing the ABC news segment, Professor Judy Harrison, past abuse. Principles in responding to claims against the State. This
debacle prompted a strong and wide-spread response from a Barrister and Solicitor, and Senior Lecturer at the Australian Decisive action by the WA Government in the means that survivors in WA have a choice of pursuing civil
supporters. National University, wrote to Premier Mark McGowan, third area has included opting in to the National Redress litigation through the courts or seeking redress under the
Among others, the Hon Alison Xamon MLC “urged Treasurer Ben Wyatt, and Member for the Kimberley Josie Scheme, and proclaiming the Civil National Redress Scheme.
the Government to support the Make Redress Right campaign Farrer, urging them to act quickly in response to the continuing Liability Legislation Amendment In August 2018, Tuart Place Director Philippa
and right the wrongs of the past, before it was too late”. injustice experienced by victims of abuse and survivors of (Child Sexual Abuse Actions) Act White provided training on Minimising re-traumatisation of
redress in WA. 2018 (WA), which removed the survivors of institutional abuse in civil litigation to lawyers
limitation periods for civil actions and senior WA Government representatives attending a
by victims of child sexual abuse. professional development opportunity held by the WA State
As a result of this change, Solicitors Office.
the first settlement of a civil claim Dr White and lawyer Gary Dean also gave
based on historic child sexual presentations on this topic at the WA Community Legal
abuse was made on 16 August Centres Association ‘Quarterlies’, held in Perth on 30
2018. The first mediation in the November 2018; and at professional development seminars
Supreme Court was held on 27 hosted by Legalwise.
Information session with knowmore Legal Service
Prue Gregory is the Principal Lawyer with knowmore, the up to the scheme so far; and how
Australia-wide legal service providing free, independent previous redress payments are likely
legal advice to people interested in applying for the National to affect financial offers made under
Redress Scheme for institutional child sexual abuse. the National Redress Scheme.
With knowmore’s Perth office due to open by May Prue is happy to answer
2019, Sydney-based Prue is making regular visits to Perth, these and any other questions you
and will deliver an open information session at Tuart Place may have.
at 1.00pm on Monday 25 March 2019. This session is open to
Prue will provide an update on the progress of the survivors, service providers and
National Redress Scheme and the kind of legal support interested others.
knowmore is delivering. She will also spend time talking Please register your interest
about some of the particular issues affecting West Australian by phoning Vicky or Natalie at Tuart Place Reception: Ph
applicants, for example: which WA institutions have signed 6140-2380, email admin@tuartplace.org
2 The survivors of Redress WA appreciate your support... 3
Community education in the aged care sector Home Stretch launches in WA
Tuart Place supports the Home Stretch factors could be reduced with more support.
People who have had traumatic and abusive experiences initiative and applauds the State Government “Implementing this reform will reduce youth
in institutional care may dread the thought of going into an “I’d rather die than go into a Home”
for introducing a trial program in WA in homelessness for young people leaving care
aged care Home. October 2018. by 50 per cent, it will reduce crime figures by
Fortunately, most aged care is now provided by Home Stretch provides an option to about 40 per cent, it will reduce young people’s
visiting services, in private homes, and people tend to live as members of the Alliance for Forgotten Australians (AFA),
have been working alongside Tuart Place social worker extend out-of-home care from 18 to 21 years involvement in crime, we will reduce teen
independently for much longer. It is also helpful that the for any young person needing or seeking this. pregnancies, and young people’s participation
current Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Jan Newman and Reg Casley, Senior Manager of Adult
Specialised Services at Relationships Australia, to develop a Older care leavers often refer to the in education and employment will double,” Mr
is bringing the aged care sector under closer scrutiny. experience of leaving institutional care as “the Glasson said.
In 2016, the Commonwealth Department of Health community education project designed to raise awareness in
the aged care sector. worst time of all”. Discharged from the age of 16, they were Anglicare WA is working with the State Government
released the ‘Caring for Forgotten Australians, Former Child unprepared for life outside the orphanage, sometimes not to develop the trial and will test it over at least six months.
Migrants and Stolen Generations Information Package’, A great deal of groundwork was done by McCusker
Foundation Intern Jake Norris during his 2018 placement at knowing how to use a public telephone, catch a bus or open If successful, the trial will be extended.
showing how early life experiences can affect older care a bank account. Many older care leavers say their greatest wish is for
leavers, and help aged care providers respond to their needs. Tuart Place, where he was supervised by Jan.
Jake assisted Jan to ‘map’ the aged care sector in Much has improved over the years, but for today’s the mistakes of the past not to be repeated with children in
The Package is a great start - we just need to make young people, leaving care at 18 can still be devastating, care today. The start of Home Stretch in WA is a great step
sure that aged care providers are aware of it and that, WA, as a foundation to the community education project.
Jake also contacted interstate care-leaver agencies to learn if and within a year, 50 per cent will be unemployed, in jail, towards achieving this goal.
regardless of where aged care services are provided, agencies homeless or become a new parent. We commend Premier Mark McGowan and Minister
and workers understand the special needs of survivors of similar community education projects were underway, with
a particularly positive response from Elm Place in Adelaide. Anglicare WA Services Director Mark Glasson, who Simone McGurk on this decision.
institutional abuse. led the WA campaign for Home Stretch, said these risk
A recently-launched joint project between Tuart The next step involves care leavers working with Jan
Place and Lanterns House will increase the number of aged and Debra Magi, Case Manager, Find & Connect (Lanterns
care workers who are aware of the Package, and key issues House), preparing for care leavers to deliver presentations Young people in state care should have a place to call home until the age of 21
that may affect their care-leaver clients. to community-based aged care agencies.
A group of care leavers from Tuart Place and Why not get involved?
Lanterns, including Hilly Hill and Susanne Burke in their role Chris is a young care leaver and survivor of child abuse. He is also a CREATE Young
Consultant with a strong purpose in helping to protect all children who are at risk of
abuse, and provide them with support, hope and a vision for their future.
Chris supports the Home Stretch campaign to extend out-of-home care from
Help inform aged care providers Dale Lynch is a survivor of abuse in out-of-home 18 to 21 years. He writes:
care and Vice-Chair of Forgotten Australians Coming “Approval for all children and young people in out-of-home care to receive
Are you interested in talking to aged care service providers Together (FACT), the governing body of Tuart Place.
about what they need to know when working with support from the department until 21 will give these children and young people three
Dale writes: “Survivors have a legitimate fear more years to build their parameters of independent living skills as well as accessing
older care leavers who experienced childhood abuse in of going into aged care facilities. They may also find
institutions? pivotal supports; validating that their case workers and the department are dedicated
it difficult having strangers come into their homes to to ensuring they never ever have to be a victim, ever again”.
An opportunity exists to get involved with other provide various aged care services.
care leavers working with Jan and Deb in preparation for Source: www.create.org.au
“Perhaps we need a card or something on our
community-based presentations. health file identifying us as survivors of institutional
If you would like to find out more, please contact abuse, or/and something built into aged training to
Jan at Tuart Place in Fremantle (Ph: 6140-2380, Email: recognise that survivors of abuse have a fear of being
jan@tuartplace.org) or Deb at Lanterns House in Belmont
(Ph: 61640240, Email: lanterns@relationshipswa.org.au)
abused again.” Presentation to Trauma Informed Care Symposium
FACT Chairperson Cevrina Reed, Tuart Place Senior Therapist Symposium are available at https://www.aasw.asn.au/
Continued from page 1 Susy Vaughan and Director Philippa White delivered a joint western-australia/trauma-informed-symposium/trauma-
National Apology presentation to the Trauma Informed Care Symposium - informed-symposium-resources
Structuring Recovery, Creating Healing Spaces – held in the
Perth CBD on 9 November 2018.
Twelve care leavers representing Tuart Place The symposium was convened by the Australian
travelled to Canberra to attend the National Association of Social Workers.
Apology in October 2018. Entitled Tuart Place: Working alongside survivors of
Many among this group had also taken institutional trauma in designing, delivering and reviewing
part in a formal consultation at Tuart Place in
services, their presentation focussed on the four essential
June, providing input designed to make the
event more meaningful to survivors. elements identified in Dr Sue Bailey’s 2014 independent
Our photo shows the group arriving in evaluation of Tuart Place: Safety, Connection, Opportunity
Canberra the day before the National Apology and Hope.
at Parliament House. A video of participants speaking in the powerful
Support agencies across Australia, short film Why I come to Tuart Place was linked to each of
including Tuart Place, also hosted live viewing these elements to illustrate how they operate in practice and
events so that survivors unable to attend in how they contribute to an increased sense of belonging, self-
person could watch the Apology in a supported determination and positive life choices. At the Symposium: Yokai Executive Director Jim
environment. Presentations and other resources from the Morrison with Dr Philippa White and Dr Sue Bailey
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MAKE RECORDS RIGHT Stolen Generations consultation at Tuart Place
Tuart Place’s ongoing work with the records sector included
a presentation in September 2018 with a panel of experts
speaking at the Annual Conference of the Australian Society
of Archivists.
The Panel, chaired by Curtin University’s Dr Leisa
Gibbons, responded to the question How important are
records and rights to access for care leavers? (Short answer =
very).
Our photo shows panel members (L-R) Dr Joanne
Evans, ARC Future Fellow at Monash University, Sarah Lewis,
State Coordinator of CREATE, Young Consultants Andre and
Lily, State Archivist Catharin Cassarchis, and Tuart Place
Director Dr Philippa White.
During Pip’s presentation she screened footage of
the powerful speeches made by care leavers at the WA State Jo Abraham (standing, second from left, with consultation participants
Workshop for ‘Setting the Record Straight for the Rights of
the Child’, hosted by Tuart Place in September 2017.
Pip also outlined eight key principles for releasing Jo Abraham of Yokai/Bringing Them Home WA facilitated Place.
records to Forgotten Australians, former child migrants, a group consultation at Tuart Place in mid-November Jo spent time chatting with participants at Tuart
members of the Stolen Generations, and younger care last year to discuss a proposed memorial to the Stolen Place before facilitating the well-attended consultation
leavers. Generations. with Aboriginal care leavers.
No such memorial currently exists in Perth. This For further information about this project please
project is part of the City of Perth’s 2018/19 Reconciliation let us know and we can put you in contact with Jo Abraham.
Eight key principles Action Plan, and the proposed site for the memorial is Jo says that looking forward, the City of Perth is
VALE Wellington Square Park.
Yokai has been approached by the City of Perth
keen to encourage Aboriginal artists to tender for this
and other art installations in the Wellington Square Park
We ask the following things of all record holders releasing care
leaver records: Edward Cogan to gather input from Aboriginal West Australians through
a series of consultations, such as the one hosted by Tuart
Revitalisation Project.
1. Be as proactive and generous as possible in your
release of records. Start with an assumption that you will release 3-3-37 to 23-8-18
everything, and work backwards. Only redact information that is
reasonably likely to cause harm to a third party. A founding member of FACT
2. Photos are precious. Please never pixelate or obscure
the faces of people who appear in images you release to care
A Board Member from
2009 to 2018
Mogumber Mission Centenary
leavers. Entire photo collections generously released by some
past providers have been on the internet for years, and the sky is A kind and gentle man
yet to fall. We miss you Eddie
3. While we recognise that the redaction of some third- People travelled from across the
Rest in Peace State to be part of a Centenary
party names in records may be necessary, we suggest that
all organisations provide (as a minimum): a reason why the Commemoration held in October
information has been redacted, and a summary of the redacted 2018 at the historical site of the
material. Moore River Native Settlement,
4. We also ask record-holders to make public statements later named Mogumber Mission.
about how they ensure that redacted information doesn’t cause Mogumber is a historically
unnecessary distress to people receiving records, and how they significant place for Aboriginal
are resourcing the task of providing explanations to avoid care people throughout WA. Many
leavers feeling that ‘they know what’s in my file but I’m not were, or have family who were,
allowed to’. The Find & Connect web resource is happy to display born or resided at the former Native
this information on their website. Reserve and Mission.
5. Please ask for only one piece of ID – even this can be For some ex-residents it
difficult for some people to provide. And it’s not necessary for was the first time they had returned
applications to be certified by a JP – it just creates another barrier. to the place, while others came to
honour parents or grandparents Survivors and supporters at Mogumber
6. Allow people to request a copy of their whole file. If
people don’t know what’s their file, they can’t know what to ask who had been placed there or even
for. Even the smallest peice of information can be significant. born there.
Many people could identify with Len’s comment that “there
7. Don’t ask why a care leaver wants access to his or her Tuart Place participants met up with friends Marlene
are good memories and bad memories, but probably more
file - and especially don’t ask if it’s for the purpose of a claim. Jackamarra, Len and Jean Ogilvie, and Jim Morrison, who
bad than good.”
8. And, if you are responding to complaints of historic helped organise this important event.
A collection of photographs and a burial register
child abuse, never use the absence of records to justify the denial Len Ogilvie is the oldest survivor among those who
compiled by Aboriginal History WA to commemorate the
of a claim, or an experience. were taken to Moore River before it became a church-run
Mogumber Cemetery, are available at https://www.dlgsc.
facility. Len described mixed feelings about being there.
wa.gov.au/achwa/Pages/Moore-River.aspx
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News from Northern Ireland
News for former
child migrants Former child migrant Ann McVeigh met
with survivor advocates Prof Patricia
on draft legislation for survivors of
institutional child abuse in Northern
Lundy and Gerry McCann, Chairperson Ireland.
of the Rosetta Trust survivors group, Tuart Place shared Ann’s
in Belfast during her trip to Northern concern that although former child
Ireland in October 2018. migrants are included in the proposed
Ann had met Patricia previously, legislation, they were not mentioned
when she visited Perth in 2017 and anywhere in the Consultation
connected with Northern Irish child questionnaire.
migrants at Tuart Place. We raised this serious oversight
Ann, who is a member of the with the Head of the NI Executive
Board of Tuart Place, was keen to find Office in November, and successfully
out about progress in implementing negotiated for a revised questionnaire,
the recommendations of Northern which has been posted to 41 Northern
Ireland’s Historic Institutional Abuse Irish former child migrants living in
Inquiry (HIAI). Australia. So far we have received 24 Rosetta Trust Chairperson Gerry
Patricia Lundy and Gerry completed questionnaires, and will McCann, Ann McVeigh and Prof
Ex-gratia payment scheme for UK child migrants McCann briefed Ann on improvements forward them to the Executive Office Patricia Lundy in Belfast
to the HIAI redress scheme proposed before the Consultation closes on 10
In December 2018, the UK Government a child migrant sent from the United for two years from its launch. by the survivor-led Panel of Experts on March 2019.
Redress. Former child migrants living in To find out more, visit https://
announced that it will pay £20,000 Kingdom and Crown Dependencies Payments will be administered
After returning to Australia, Ann Perth have also provided input to the w w w.e xe c u ti ve o f f i c e - ni. gov.uk /
(approximately $36,000 Australian (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, by the NHS Business Services Authority reported on the issues raised by Gerry Consultation via a video-link with Tuart consultations/historical-institutional-
dollars) to any former British child Scotland, Channel Islands and the Isle of in the UK. Previous payments received and Patricia, and outcomes of another Place on 14 January 2019. abuse-consultation
migrant who was alive on 1 March 2018, Man). under any other scheme, in any country, meeting with Michael Mulholland and The Northern Ireland Executive The Historical Institutional
or beneficiaries of any former child In addition, the claimant must will not be taken into account. Orla Wiegleb of the HIAI Division of the Office is keen to hear your views on Abuse consultation closes on 10 March
migrant who was alive on 1 March 2018 have been sent to Australia by a church, Claimants will need to provide Executive Office, where she received the proposed model of redress for 2019.
but had since died. state, voluntary or other organisation, identification when they apply. For a briefing on a public consultation Northern Ireland.
The offer is for a ‘common and must not have been accompanied further information, see https://www.
experience’ payment, in recognition of by an adult family member, or sent to childmigrantstrust.com/news or contact
the fundamentally flawed nature of the live with a member of their birth family. the Child Migrants Trust on Freecall:
historic child migration policy, regardless Applications will be accepted by 1800 04 05 09.
of whether the person suffered abuse. the Child Migrants Trust from 1 March
The claimant must have been 2019, and the scheme will remain open
Finding Terry O’Leary - after 71 years
As a young boy, Richard Smith and he were great friends, and had
remembers standing on a dock in South many adventures, including the time he
Hampton waving farewell to his 11-year- accidentally shot Richard in the shoulder
old friend Terry O’Leary as he sailed with an air rifle. All was apparently
away on a ship bound for Fremantle, forgiven, and they stayed in touch after
Western Australia. Terry sailed for Australia under the
Terry had been living at St Mary’s child migration scheme and was sent to
Orphanage and School, Gravesend in Tardun.
Kent, and Richard in lived in Maidstone However, soon after leaving
in Kent. Terry spent holidays, about four Tardun, 17-year-old Terry lost all his
times a year, with Richard’s family and belongings in a fire, including Richard’s Terry O’Leary with Natalie
Terry loved it. They would come in the address.
car to collect Terry, which was exciting. Richard always wondered what times past. Terry says receiving that Paying their respects at Michael Madigan’s
Richard’s father owned the happened to his childhood friend. He phone call from Natalie changed his life. funeral in November 2018: (L-R) Ron Allen,
large post office in Maidstone, in Kent. finally found him - 71 years later, after Terry and his wife Jannette will Jack Carvill, Paddy Cannon, Frank and Judith
Whenever Terry stayed with Richard’s contacting Tuart Place. visit England in next year, after his hip Marshall, and Marie Hadwiger.
family, he called Richard’s parents uncle With help from Natalie at Tuart operation, and plan to catch up with
and auntie. Place, Terry and Richard are now in Richard and his wife Maggie.
Terry remembers that Richard email contact and are catching up on
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New people at Tuart Place New faces on the FACT Inc Board
Counsellor Sarah Regan is the most recent Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc (FACT) is the seen several changes in the FACT Board.
member the Tuart Place team, joining us in governing body of Tuart Place. We said farewell and thank you to our outgoing
early 2018. The FACT Board is comprised of people with Chairperson Ron Love, who volunteered many years of
Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree in lived experience of out-of-home dedicated service to the Board, and won
Counselling and is currently completing a care, (including the Chair and Vice- the ConnectGroups inaugural Lifetime
Master in Philosophy at Notre Dame University. Chairperson), and other professional Achievement Award in October 2018.
Sarah has over 10 years’ experience members elected for their expertise Thank you also to longstanding Board
working in the areas of aged care and and qualifications in areas such as law, members Maria Harries and Lee Peters,
community services, in a range of agency accounting, service management and for their major contributions to Tuart
settings. She is an experienced counsellor, governance. Place.
with a warm and friendly manner, who takes a Tuart Place is a leader in Eddie Cogan, another founding
client-centered, trauma-informed approach to co-production of support services for member of the FACT Board, sadly
her work. Australian care leavers, with more than passed away in August 2018. A gentle
If you would like to book an half its Board of Governance comprised and compassionate man. We miss him
appointment with Sarah, or find out more of care leavers, and peer leadership dearly.
about how Tuart Place can support you, please playing a pivotal role in service design. Stepping into the role of
Solicitor
call Vicky or Natalie in Reception. Chairperson Co-production with care Chairperson in 2019 is Cevrina Reed,
leavers includes delivering and designing with Dale Lynch in the role of Vice- Chris Williams
Cevrina Reed
Amaleed Al-Maliki is a new Student Social services in the areas of community Chair.
Worker at Tuart Place, and will be with us until education, social connection and peer Congratulations to both
the end of June 2019. mentoring, which operate successfully and thank you for your outstanding
Amaleed is currently in her third year of alongside highly professional and contributions to FACT.
a Social Work degree at Curtin University and is trauma-informed clinical services - In recent months we have also
participating in her first fieldwork placement. resulting in an optimal model of service welcomed three professional members
Amaleed has always had a passion Counsellor Sarah Regan with Student Social Worker Amaleed Al-Maliki delivery. to the Board: executive career coach
for helping others and making a difference in All clinical and professional Lyn Sherwood; chartered accountant
people’s lives. She has been in the community some of whom were in out-of-home care. Amaleed enjoys services at Tuart Place are managed Ross Stagno (Board Treasurer); and
services sector for several years, working as a Disability and meeting new people and learning new things. She also by the Director, Dr Philippa White, and lawyer Chris Williams. They join
Mental Health Support Worker. enjoys cooking, watching movies and spending time with her staff. Strict privacy protocols exist existing Board members Kevin Collins,
Last January, Amaleed volunteered in South Africa family and friends. whereby no Board member has access Lyn McLaughlin, Ann McVeigh, and Dr
at an early learning centre to help disadvantaged children – to any confidential client information. Katrina Stratton. Executive
Treasurer All Boards benefit from What a great team! career coach
Ross Stagno renewal of membership, and 2019 has Lyn Sherwood
Dale Lynch - finding family
Imagine tracing your family, only to find out you already In 2016, Dale began travelling up from Busselton more incredibly, Elsie’s son Douglas – Dale’s first cousin
know them. each month to meet with historian Dr Lesley Silvester at – also lives in Busselton and was already known to Dale,
Dale Lynch has had the extraordinary experience Tuart Place, seeking information about his wider family. with Doug’s wife Margaret being the Treasurer of the
of finding a family member he had known for six years, Lesley is a family tracing expert with the WA Genealogical Busselton Collectors Club, of which Dale is Secretary.
living in the same country town, both unaware that they Society (WAGS) and volunteers her time at Tuart Place Dale writes:
are first cousins. Dale has also discovered that his Aunt on the third Monday of each month. Dale writes: “I was amazed when Julie told me Douglas was
Elsie, 97, also lives in Busselton. “What an amazingly talented lady Lesley is. In Elsie’s son and my first cousin. Wow! I had known this
Dale’s childhood in out-of-home care included the last couple of years, she has taken me on a marvellous guy for six years and neither of us knew we were related!
many different institutions and an extremely abusive journey through the history of my European ancestors, so The next morning, I contacted Doug and Margaret and
foster care situation. His mother and father passed away far going back six generations, across six countries - with explained the story to them. Like me they were astounded
not long after he met them, before Dale found out much everything being verified with various documents. I have by the news.
about his family background. Dale writes: learnt of a great, great granddad who was a merchant “That afternoon, Doug and Margaret took me up
“I was raised in care and did not connect with seaman from Wales and a great, great grandmother who to meet my 97-year-old aunt Elsie, who lives in an aged
my biological family until I was in my early 20s. Initially I was a convict from Cornwall. These are just two of the care home. I had butterflies in my belly and excitement in
met my mother and two of my sisters, who told me I had stories I now know”. my heart!
six sisters, two brothers and a father. They also told me Encouraged by Lesley’s work, Dale sought out “My Aunty Elsie is an absolutely gorgeous lady,
they (the family) had not stopped searching for me since living relatives through Facebook, and before long was and extremely spritely for someone of 97. Unfortunately,
I was placed in St Vincent’s Foundling Home as a toddler. contacted by someone called Julie in Victoria, who Elsie has some dementia, although still has amazing
It was great to finally have a family and a sense of recognised the Lynch family name. It was through Julie patches of clarity. I have been to see her another four
belonging, which grew stronger as I met more members that Dale learned of his grandmother, Elsie, who is 97 times since and she looks forward to my visits as much as Dale with his cousin Douglas, Doug’s wife Margaret, and Auntie Elsie.
of my immediate family”. years old and lives in Busselton, Dale’s home town. Even I look forward to seeing her”.
Notice the strong family resemblance between Dale and Doug.
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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry in Australia
Scotland the Brave
Tuart Place was pleased to welcome members of
the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) team who Ian Donaldson - Scotty - a former
travelled to Australia in September 2018 to meet child migrant from Scotland, met with
with former child migrants from Scotland. membrs of one of the Scottish Child
Over a 2-week period, two teams of Inquiry
Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) teams in a pri-
staff met with witnesses to take statements at Tu-
art Place and other locations around Australia. vate session at Tuart Place in Septem-
For the witnesses, it was traumatic to re- ber 2018.
count their experiences of childhood abuse and Scotty said that although it
neglect, however the SCAI team were extremely was difficult talking about the past, he
compassionate and professional, and all witnesses had really enjoyed meeting the SCAI
said they felt well supported during the process. team, and that they were very friend-
We’d like to thank team members (L-R) An- ly and professional.
drea, Lydia, Jennifer, Jacqui, John and Duncan (not
in photo), for their great work. We look forward
to seeing you again in March 2019, on your second
trip to meet with former child migrants in Australia.
To find out more about the Inquiry,
visit https://www.childabuseinquiry.scot/
After meeting with Scottish Child forms of abuse and neglect in both
Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) team members institutions, but said it was the
in a private session in 2018, Scottish emotional abuse and lack of love that Future Pathways: Help is available You can find out more about
former child migrant Yvonne had the most lasting and detrimental our work in general at www.future-
Radzevicius (nee O’Donnell) gave effects on her life.
Yvonne speaks evidence to a public hearing of the After giving evidence to the
Future Pathways offers help and
support to people who were abused or
them access support that will improve
their lives. Support is personalised and
pathways.co.uk
Referral forms for Future
with Scottish Inquiry by video-link from Tuart Place
in January this year.
Inquiry, Yvonne told her story to
Australian international and media,
neglected as children while they were examples include access to education, Pathways are available from Tuart
living in care in Scotland, including community activities, counselling, Place.
Inquiry Appearing before Inquiry and waived her right to anonymity to people were sent from Scotland to records, and one-off items needed for
Chair the Rt Hon, Lady Smith, Yvonne urge other survivors to get in touch Australia under the assisted child a better quality of life.
spoke of her experiences at Nazareth with the Scottish Inquiry. migration schemes, or who moved We are already working with
House in Cardonald, Glasgow, where Inquiry Chair Lady Smith has away from Scotland as adults. people in Australia (and elsewhere in
she lived from 9 months to 10 years also appealed for survivors living in ‘In care’ means living in the world) and manage the time zone
old, before being sent to Australia in Australia to come forward. To contact residential or foster care, living in differences by conducting support at
1953 and placed at Nazareth House in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry email a boarding school (state, private or the beginning or end of the UK day
Geraldton. talktous@childabuseinquiry.scot or independent), having a long-term (currently Perth is +8 hours ahead, and
Yvonne suffered different call Tuart Place. stay in hospital or spending time in a will be +7 hours ahead when Daylight
juvenile detention centre. Saving commences in Scotland on 31
We work with survivors to help March 2019).
Scottish Government offers apology and financial redress
We’ve seen a lot of redress done badly, so it’s heartening to abuse, rather it is investigating all types of abuse, including
see that the Scots seem to be getting it right. systemic abuses and neglect.
In October 2018, the Scottish Government offered Additionally, a support service, Future Pathways, has
an “unreserved and heartfelt apology to everyone who been made available to Scottish survivors (including child
suffered abuse in care in Scotland”. migrants), offering a range of tangible and useful options –
The Scottish apology, and a financial redress scheme, such as funding for health and wellbeing activities and the
have been announced ahead of any recommendations from purchase of one-off items to help achieve a better quality of
the current Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), with advance life.
payment to be made available as soon as possible to people Well done Scotland! It seems there’s a lot we can
who are elderly or in ill health. learn from your approach.
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Community education Weekend camp at Fairbridge Pinjarra
Talking with student social workers about care leaver issues This year’s weekend camp is for two food). Accommodation fees are paid by Tuart Place.
nights: from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 SAG – the Tuart Place Social Activities For those needing transport, a
Care leaver representatives from Tuart Place have been Tuart Place Social Worker Jan Newman gave the May 2019, staying at Fairbridge House Group, with funds raised at SAG’s very free bus will leave from and return to
giving presentations to student social workers for a number introduction to the presentation and talked about the kind near Pinjarra. successful Bunnings sausage sizzles. Maylands Train Station.
of years, and continued the tradition in 2018. of work carried out at Tuart Place. Fairbridge House (pictured) The camp is a chance to relax Places are limited so please
Care leavers are over-represented in the communities Once again, the presentation by care leavers was a has a lovely garden and is close to and get away from it all while enjoying pay by Thursday 2 May to confirm your
with which social workers engage, and an awareness of the huge success, with great engagement by the students, who the pool and BBQ area. All linen is the company of others. Take time for spot.
issues affecting care leavers is an important part of social asked lots of questions. provided, there is reverse cycle air- yourself, or join in the group activities. For further information,
work education. Student social worker Lok Yiu Lee (known as Yoyo), conditioning, and a wood fire. To book, please provide contact SAG Chairperson John Ryall on
In October last year Ron Love, Cevrina Reed and who has now graduated, was so impressed she approached The cost per person is $60 (for payment of $60.00 per person to Jo at 0448-074-536.
Sylvia Stonehouse shared their stories with another class of Tuart Place after the presentation and has been volunteering
final year Master of Social Work students at UWA, identifying with us ever since. You can see Yoyo on the far right in our
key issues affecting many older care leavers. photo. Hi Yoyo!
Social Activities
Group News
Ian Donaldson: A kindness returned
The Tuart Place Social Activities Group
(SAG) has made a strong start to the
Tuart Place regular Ian Donaldson is famous for his hand- year, with a number of projects already
crafted windmills and has donated many of them as gifts and underway.
raffle prizes. Ian’s windmills are very popular, and always sell Taking on the Chair from
a lot of raffle tickets! outgoing Chairperson Mike Carroll in
In February 2019, Ian presented a windmill (painted in August last year, John Ryall said he was
Dockers colours) to the Mayor of Fremantle, Dr Brad Pettitt. keen to continue the Bunnings Sausage John Ryall (on left) and team at the March 2018 Bunnings Sizzle
Delighted to accept this special gift on behalf of the sizzle fundraisers, the annual camp and
City of Fremantle, Dr Pettitt and his fellow Councillors later regular group outings on the bus.
made a surprise donation of $200 to Tuart Place. hi to the team (and purchase a snagger in a bun!)
We are most grateful to Mike Carroll for his SAG’s first day trip of 2019 is on March 7, taking the
Your kindness is much appreciated. Yours too Ian.
continued support with the 2019 Bunnings fundraiser - 12-seater bus to Yanchep National Park, where the group
thankyou Mike. The first fundraising sausage sizzle of 2019 will explore the caves and local scenery, and have a sausage
is on Saturday 16 March at Bunnings O’Connor, from 8am. sizzle lunch. Entry fees and lunch will be covered by SAG.
Please contact John, or Jo at Tuart Place, if See the story above for details of SAG’s 2019 camp
you would like to volunteer, or just call in on the day and say to Fairbridge House on the weekend of 17-19 May.
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Oliver McNerney Update Thank you Dave! Find & Connect Bunbury
Coffee Morning
Our favourite DJ Oliver McNerney requests on 9297-1088, or text Oliver
is now working in Ellenbrook as a on 0450-459-217. Find & Connect runs an outreach program in
volunteer radio presenter with FM He plays lots of Aussie and Bunbury once a month.
Radio VCA 88.5 - ‘Where the valley American Country music, and loads The group provides peer social support
comes alive’. of very nice Irish songs. through our Coffee Morning, facilitated by Debra a
Oliver presents a Country & Oliver says: “Tell your readers Counsellor/Case worker from Lanterns House.
The group is casual and provides a relaxed
Irish show every Wednesday from not to be shy and give us a try!”.
and friendly opportunity for Find & Connect
10am to 1pm. Our photo shows Oliver (left)
members (Care Leavers and Former Child Migrants)
Listeners can phone in with his brother Dennis at Clontarf.
in the Bunbury area, to catch up in a social
environment.
The group meet at either the Relationships
Australia building in Bunbury or alternatively we
meet at a local café where we enjoy some of the
lovely locations that Bunbury offers.
Dave Moir is a longstanding Tuart Place participant and a It is always a great morning, if anyone is
tireless volunteer. interested in attending please phone our Perth
Dave also gives a lot of his time to helping friends
and neighbours, and visiting people who are struggling office on 08-6164-0240 – new members most
with poor health. welcome.
Crafty Thursdays Thankyou Dave - we really appreciate all you do.
Feeling crafty? Why not come along and join in the
Every second Thursday,
every-second-Thursday craft sessions at Tuart Place. from 11am
Bring your own craft ideas or help out with team projects. Computers: Get in the know with Jo and her team
Whatever your skill level (even if you’ve never turned
on a computer before) you can get individual help.
Use the computer room, or bring in your iPad,
Poppies for Remembrance Day mobile phone or digital camera and learn to browse
the internet, send emails, scan photos and shop online.
Please call to book in with one of Jo’s computer
Ann McVeigh and fellow Craft Ladies at volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Tuart Place donated a collection of hand- from 10.30am.
knitted lapel poppies to commemorate Program Coordinator
Remembrance Day in November 2018. Jo Hocking
The poppies were collected from
Tuart Place by Rob Fittock, Vice-President
of the Returned and Services League (RSL)
Fremantle Branch.
Rob said the poppies would be
used by a local school in a Remembrance
Games after lunch Seeking Contact
Day ceremony. Nice work ladies!
Susan (Spira) Camelleri lived
at St Joseph’s Orphanage from
RSL Vice-President Rob Fittock collects poppies from 1964-1969.
Craft Ladies at Tuart Place Susan would like to
make contact with any St
Joseph’s ex-residents who were
Tuart Place lending library there at this time and who are
happy to have to a chat. Susan
is also interested in talking with
The Tuart Place lending library is full of great books, jigsaw puzzles and Up for a game of Triominos? Or perhaps cards? It’s anyone who attended Mercedes
games. Feel free to browse our selection and borrow items. always lots of fun when we play games after lunch, College around the same time.
Many thanks to Rosyln Hackett for sorting and reorganising the and there are lots of different games in the library at Please call Susan on
books and other resources. It has made a world of difference to our 0408-063-456.
Tuart Place. Come and have a go!
library!
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WHAT’S ON? Family tracing with Lesley What’s on at Tuart Place
REGULAR EVENTS Dr Lesley Silvester, our family
• Every Monday: Singing group 10.30am-12 tracing expert from the WA Information session with knowmore Legal Service
noon & the Big Monday Lunch at noon Genealogical Society (WAGS),
visits Tuart Place each month to Prue Gregory is the Principal Lawyer with knowmore, the Australian applicants, for example: which WA institutions
• Every Monday: Counselling sessions available
help people find out more about Australia-wide legal service providing free, independent have signed up to the scheme so far; and how previous
with psychotherapist Gordon Paton, by
their family histories. legal advice to people interested in applying for the National redress payments are likely to affect financial offers made
appointment Lesley and her husband Redress Scheme for institutional child sexual abuse. under the National Redress Scheme.
• Every Monday: Computers & mobile phone Mike also run ‘Time Trackers’, With knowmore’s Perth office due to open by May Prue is happy to answer these and any other
help with Jo’s team 10.30am-1pm a busy genealogical firm that 2019, Sydney-based Prue is making regular visits to Perth, questions you may have.
conducts family history research and will deliver an open information session at Tuart Place This session is open to survivors, service providers
• Every Wednesday: Susy’s Support Group at 1.00pm on Monday 25 March 2019. and interested others.
10.15am-12 noon and specialises in British and
Australian family history. Prue will provide an update on the progress Please register your interest by phoning Vicky
• Every Wednesday: Computers & mobile of the National Redress Scheme and the kind of legal or Natalie at Tuart Place Reception: Ph 6140-2380, email
Contact Vicky at Reception to book a one-hour
phone help with Jo’s team. From 10.30am. support knowmore is delivering. She will also spend time admin@tuartplace.org
session with Lesley on a Monday afternoon. This service is talking about some of the particular issues affecting West
Every Thursday: Computers & mobile phone free of charge.
help with Jo’s team 10.30am - 12 noon Next sessions in 2019:
• Every second Thursday: Craft Ladies with • Monday 18 Mar 12.30–4.30pm
•
Vera, from 11am
Every Month: Family history and tracing with
• Monday 15 Apr 12.30–4.30pm
• Monday 20 May 12.30–4.30pm
Free legal advice at Tuart Place Upcoming events
WA Genealogical Society expert Dr Lesley • Monday 17 Jun 12.30–4.30pm With lawyer Gary Dean, by appointment. Call
• Monday 15 Jul 12.30–4.30pm Vicky to book a consultation to discuss any Check your ‘What’s On’ flier for additional
Silvester. 12.30-4.30pm, by appointment. events in April/May and June/July 2019
• Every 4 weeks: Free legal advice with lawyer general legal concerns or questions.
Gary Dean. 1-4pm, by appointment. Phone consults also available. • Thur 7 March: Bus trip to Yanchep Meet near
• Every 4 weeks: Free beauty treatments with Next sessions in 2019: Maylands train station 10am. Book with Vicky
• Mon 11 March: Social Activities Group, 1pm
Natalia 11am - 3.30pm, by appointment. Who funds Tuart Place? • Monday 11 Mar 1–4.00pm • Sat 16 March: Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings
Tuart Place receives its core funding from the WA State • Monday 8 Apr 1–4.00pm O’Connor, from 8am
Government’s Department of Communities. Tuart • Monday 6 May 1–4.00pm • Mon 18 March: Photos from Africa with
What happens at Tuart Place? Place also receives funds from non-government ‘Past • Monday 10 Jun 1–4.00pm Natalie. 1pm
Providers’, in the form of unconditional donations from • Monday 25 March: Information session:
Tuart Place is the State funded service for organisations that include the Christian Brothers, the National Redress Scheme, 1pm
former child migrants, ‘Forgotten Australians’ Sisters of Nazareth, and the Sisters of Mercy. • Wed 27 March: Podiatry clinic, 12.45
and members of the Stolen Generations. Financial support from all Past Providers is onwards
Tuart Place provides individual counselling,
consistent with the Healing and Reconciliation agenda Amaleed’s Biscuit Bonanza! • Monday 1 April: Bingo, 1pm
approved by Tuart Place participants. • Wednesday 17 April: Biscuit Bonanza with
telephone counselling, support groups, social Tuart Place also receives donations from the Join in the fun at Amaleed’s pre- Amaleed, 10.30am-12noon
activities, assistance with historic abuse complaints, general public, and is a ‘Public Benevolent Institution’, Easter biscuit-decorating session • Friday 17 to Sunday 19 May: Weekend away
volunteering opportunities, computer skills classes, with ‘Deductible Gift Recipient’ status, meaning that on Wednesday 17 April, from at Fairbridge Pinjarra. Book with Jo
visiting health & legal services, family tracing, donations are tax deductible. 10.30am to 12 noon. • Monday 8 July: Annual ‘Winter Warmer’
assistance to access records, and help in dealing with You can donate via PayPal on the Tuart Place Decorate Amaleed’s lunch, raffle & Talent Show, 11am-2pm
other agencies. website; by cheque; or use the bank deposit details on freshly-baked cookies with
• Monday 22 July: Kimberley Dental Team,
the back page of the Tuart Times. Please remember delicious toppings and take them
home to share. Free dental clinic 8.30am-12noon
to put your name as a reference so we can send you a
All materials provided.
Counselling with Gordon Paton receipt.
Gordon Paton is a highly experienced
psychotherapist, group facilitator and
transactional analysis counsellor, and recently
retired from the Harry Hunter Drug & Alcohol Do you receive ‘What’s On?’ Free beauty treatments with Natalia
Rehabilitation Centre, where Every two months our Program Coordinator Jo Hocking Natalia Pronina is a qualified beauty and tint, pedicures, and lip, chin & face
he worked for 14 years. produces a new ‘What’s On?’ flier, which is posted out therapist who volunteers at Tuart Place waxing. Please book with Vicky.
Gordon provides in hard copy to 700+ recipients in the Perth metro area, providing monthly beauty treatments to
counselling, free of charge, to and sent by e-mail to a further 200+ recipients. participants. Next sessions in 2019:
Tuart Place participants on ‘What’s On?’ is also available on the Tuart Place Treatments include: back, neck • Monday 1 Apr 11am–3.30pm
Mondays. website. To join the mailing list for ‘What’s On?’, contact and shoulder massage, reflexology, foot • Monday 13 May 11am–3.30pm
Contact Vicky for an Vicky or Natalie at Reception. massage, basic facials, eyebrow wax • Monday 24 Jun 11am–3.30pm
appointment with Gordon.
18 19To donate to Tuart Place:
24 High Street
Fremantle WA 6160
Phone (08) 6140-2380
Freecall: 1800-619-795
Email: admin@tuartplace.org
Web: www.tuartplace.org
Opening Hours
9.00am to 4.30pm
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Newsletter Editor: Philippa White
Newsletter enquiries/contributions:
via email to admin@tuartplace.org
Where is Tuart Place?
What happens at Tuart Place? Tuart Place is located in the old Cleo’s Hotel at 24
High Street, in the West End of Fremantle, near the
Tuart Place is the State funded service for
historic Roundhouse.
former child migrants, ‘Forgotten Australians’ There is no on-site parking, so some of our
and members of the Stolen Generations. visitors park at South Beach and catch the Blue
Tuart Place provides individual counselling, Central Area Transit (CAT) Bus, which stops close by
telephone counselling, support groups, social in Phillimore Street, just after Cliff Street.
activities, assistance with historic abuse If you are travelling on foot from Fremantle
complaints, volunteering opportunities, computer Train Station, Tuart Place is a five minute walk.
skills classes, visiting health & legal services, family
tracing, assistance to access records, and help in
dealing with other agencies.
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