Tag: Victim advocacy
Review Needed: Mental Health Patient’s Second Killing – Chief Victims Advisor
The Chief Victims Advisor is like, “Hey, we need to look into forensic mental health facilities with a Royal Commission of Inquiry!” Why? Well, there’s this dude who killed someone 20 years ago, was...
Broader Redress Call for Abuse Survivors: No One Left Cold
A recent cabinet paper discussing compensation for survivors of abuse at the Lake Alice Hospital has sparked broader calls for redress for victims of torture at other psychiatric institutions. The paper highlights the challenges...
Understanding the Impact: Victim Statements in Melissa Hoskins Case
Understanding the Impact: Victim Statements in Melissa Hoskins CaseFormer professional cyclist Melissa Hoskins tragically passed away in a crash outside her Medindie home in 2023. Her husband, Rohan Dennis, recently made a brief court...
Charities urge Australian government to take action on Gaza crisis
Aussie Charities Putting Heat on Aussie Gov't Over Gaza WarSo, there's this group of Australian charities, right? They're all like, "Hey, Australian government, you...
