Post by From WINGS on Jan 17, 2013 23:39:30 GMT -5
A copy and paste from WINGS Breaking the Silence Message Board:
WINGS welcomes the recent establishment of a Royal Commission to investigate child abuse with Australia. Unfortunately we are well aware, through the contact made by readers here, that there have been instances of child abuse over the past decades.
We see the Royal Commission as an opportunity for victims and their loved ones to acknowledge that this abuse has occurred. This is not an attempt to target specific workers or the "friends" as a group. There is much about this fellowship which should be praised and appreciated.
We understand that the Royal Commission has no power to prosecute offenders, however, they may refer specific cases to the relevant authorities. It will then be the responsibility of the victim to pursue legal options should they wish to do so.
WINGS will be making a submission to the Royal Commission on your behalf. At the moment we are collecting individuals' stories and preparing to address the Terms of Reference.
If you are interested in making a submission to the Royal Commission through WINGS please contact one of the admins through a private message or email Scott Ross: bescottross@gmail.com
Should you require further support there is a list of agencies available:
Support services
Sexual assault is a crime. In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000) for immediate police assistance.
Should you require immediate or crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Lifeline provides 24 hour support to all Australians experiencing a personal crisis.
If you are a victim of sexual assault there are a range of services available in your state or territory to report a crime, seek counselling or other help.
You can call the crisis or victim support numbers in your state or territory for free, confidential information, referral and support or contact one of the other services listed below.
National help lines
Find and Connect 1800 161 109
beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Lifeline 13 11 14
SANE Australia Helpline 1800 187 263
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Mensline (national) 1300 789 978
Australian Psychological Society Referal Line 1800 333 497
Bravehearts 1800 BRAVE1 (1800 272 831)
Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA)
Professional Support Line
Scheduled times Monday to Friday AEST 1300 657 380
Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN) 1800 008 774
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
State government victim support / help lines
New South Wales 1800 633 063
Victoria 1800 819 817
South Australia 1800 182 368
Western Australia 1800 818 988
Northern Territory 1800 672 242
Queensland 1300 139 703
Australian Capital Territory 1800 822 272
Tasmania 1300 300 238
Government funded sexual assault support services
National 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
New South Wales Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017
Victoria Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) 1800 806 292
South Australia Yarrow Place 1800 817 421
Western Australia Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) 1800 199 888
Northern Territory Crisis Line 1800 019 116
Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre 1800 010 120
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (02) 6247 2525
Tasmania Laurel House (03) 6334 2740
State crisis numbers
New South Wales Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Mental Health Information Service 1300 794 991
Victoria Suicide Help Line 1300 651 251
OCD and Anxiety Helpline (03) 9886 9377
Queensland Health 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Tasmania Mental Health Services Helpline 1800 332 388
South Australia Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service 13 14 65
Western Australia Mental Health Emergency Response Line 1800 676 822
Northern Territory Top End Mental Health Service (08) 8999 4988
Australian Capital Territory Mental Health Triage Service 1800 629 354
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WINGS welcomes the recent establishment of a Royal Commission to investigate child abuse with Australia. Unfortunately we are well aware, through the contact made by readers here, that there have been instances of child abuse over the past decades.
We see the Royal Commission as an opportunity for victims and their loved ones to acknowledge that this abuse has occurred. This is not an attempt to target specific workers or the "friends" as a group. There is much about this fellowship which should be praised and appreciated.
We understand that the Royal Commission has no power to prosecute offenders, however, they may refer specific cases to the relevant authorities. It will then be the responsibility of the victim to pursue legal options should they wish to do so.
WINGS will be making a submission to the Royal Commission on your behalf. At the moment we are collecting individuals' stories and preparing to address the Terms of Reference.
If you are interested in making a submission to the Royal Commission through WINGS please contact one of the admins through a private message or email Scott Ross: bescottross@gmail.com
Should you require further support there is a list of agencies available:
Support services
Sexual assault is a crime. In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000) for immediate police assistance.
Should you require immediate or crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Lifeline provides 24 hour support to all Australians experiencing a personal crisis.
If you are a victim of sexual assault there are a range of services available in your state or territory to report a crime, seek counselling or other help.
You can call the crisis or victim support numbers in your state or territory for free, confidential information, referral and support or contact one of the other services listed below.
National help lines
Find and Connect 1800 161 109
beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Lifeline 13 11 14
SANE Australia Helpline 1800 187 263
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Mensline (national) 1300 789 978
Australian Psychological Society Referal Line 1800 333 497
Bravehearts 1800 BRAVE1 (1800 272 831)
Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA)
Professional Support Line
Scheduled times Monday to Friday AEST 1300 657 380
Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN) 1800 008 774
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
State government victim support / help lines
New South Wales 1800 633 063
Victoria 1800 819 817
South Australia 1800 182 368
Western Australia 1800 818 988
Northern Territory 1800 672 242
Queensland 1300 139 703
Australian Capital Territory 1800 822 272
Tasmania 1300 300 238
Government funded sexual assault support services
National 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
New South Wales Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017
Victoria Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) 1800 806 292
South Australia Yarrow Place 1800 817 421
Western Australia Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) 1800 199 888
Northern Territory Crisis Line 1800 019 116
Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre 1800 010 120
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (02) 6247 2525
Tasmania Laurel House (03) 6334 2740
State crisis numbers
New South Wales Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Mental Health Information Service 1300 794 991
Victoria Suicide Help Line 1300 651 251
OCD and Anxiety Helpline (03) 9886 9377
Queensland Health 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Tasmania Mental Health Services Helpline 1800 332 388
South Australia Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service 13 14 65
Western Australia Mental Health Emergency Response Line 1800 676 822
Northern Territory Top End Mental Health Service (08) 8999 4988
Australian Capital Territory Mental Health Triage Service 1800 629 354
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