Hymba Yumba Independent School is facing claims it mishandled allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a teacher. The school has strongly denied the accusations.
In the south-western outskirts of Brisbane, nestled amongst the leafy streets of Springfield, Hymba Yumba Independent School welcomes some 300 students into its care every day. The children, ranging from prep to year 12 and predominantly Aboriginal, are greeted by an impressive modern facade, a reflection of the $9 million dollars of state and federal funding the school receives every year.
had not replied to queries about Jess’ complaint. However, as part of its response to other questions put by Living Black regarding complaints made to the school, the teacher at the time. When she learnt of the QCT hearings, and the teacher’s history, she assumed his temporary contract would be allowed to lapse. “When I heard it, instantly I said to the executive member, ‘We'll be letting them go then,’” Anna told Living Black. “The response was, ‘No, not yet. We'll just wait for the outcome of that report.
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