BREAK THE SILENCE
If
you have been sexually abused, witnessed
or suspected someone has been sexually abused by
clergy, please contact law enforcement authorities. If
you need support or help, contact
us at the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [SNAP]
Other Australian organisations concerned
with child abuse prevention.
Disclaimer: SNAP is not
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http://www.thevoiceofasurvivor.com/
Phone: 02 8317 5444
Hotline: 1300 863 509
Email: admin@thevoiceofasurvivor.com
They are a legal consultancy acting on behalf of sexual abuse survivors to
ensure they are directed to a law firm that is best suited to their individual case. And, more.
email: support@clan.org.au
CLAN is a
national support group for the tens of thousands of children in Australia
brought up in care as state wards, foster children or home children raised in
institutions. It aims to raise community awareness of the life-long implications
affecting these people, and to campaign for government assistance to redress
them. It recognises that being raised without family requires lifelong support
services.
ASCA is a national non-profit
organisation for both men and women dedicated to serving the needs of adult
survivors of child abuse. It offers advocacy, education and support.
Broken Rites Australia is researching the Catholic cover-up. BRA is
not connected with any religious denomination. However, each member of
the Broken Rites executive team had a Catholic background and each has
been hurt by Catholic Church sex-abuse - and by the church's habit
of cover-up. BRA is therefore motivated to support other victims.
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A
coalition of survivor advocates, legal professionals, and legislative
representatives working to investigate the sexual assault of children
by clergy, protect the children, and Stop These Suicides.NAPCAN
works for the prevention of all forms of child abuse and neglect, and towards
greater community awareness. Also provides comprehensive education material,
including extensive information on child abuse and how to report it.
Oz Child is a national non-government organisation
committed to improving quality of care, life opportunities and status of
children throughout Australia. Services include foster care, respite care for
children with disabilities, assisting with placement of children with
disabilities into Family Day Care and shared family care.
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The Micah Projects is a community organisation with
an unswerving commitment to social justice. We believe that every child and
adult has the right to a home, an income, health care, education, safety,
dignity and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides
a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families. Without the support of the
Queensland Government, our donors and supporters, we could not provide vital
services to the community.
Barnados is a non-denominational,
non-government welfare organisation which aims to prevent and reverse the
effects of abuse, neglect and homelessness on children and young people.The
Victorian CASA Forum Inc is the peak body of the 15 Centres Against
Sexual Assault, and the Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line (after
hours). They work to ensure that women, children and men who are
victim/survivors of sexual assault have access to comprehensive and
timely support and intervention to address their needs.
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Blue Knot Foundation – Call 1300 657 380 or visit www.blueknot.org.au
helpline@blueknot.org.au
Helpline hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm AEST/AEDT
Bravehearts Inc - 1800 272 831
Counselling and support for survivors, child protection advocacy
1800 Respect - Call 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au. 24-hour
telephone and online crisis support, information and immediate referral
to specialist counselling for anyone in Australia who has experienced
or been affected by sexual assault, or domestic or family violence.
Lifeline - Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au. 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Kids Helpline – Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au. Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people.
Care Leavers Australasia Network - Call 1800 008 774
Support and advocacy for people brought up in care homes.
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Child Migrants Trust - Call 1800 040 509
Social work services for former child migrants, including counselling and support for family reunions
Child Wise - Call 1800 991 099
Trauma
informed telephone and online counselling for childhood abuse. Training
and organisational capacity-building on child abuse prevention.
Tzedek
- Call 1300 893 335
Advocacy,
referrals and support services to people who have experienced
religious/clergy abuse, with a focus on the Jewish community
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