The apology will include all forms of abuse in institutional settings, with the premier also expected to meet with survivors who attended Beaumaris Primary School, where a number of students were abused by teachers in the 1970s.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to make a formal apology to survivors of institutional sexual abuse, including that which occurred in state government schools.Victoria is one of few states in Australia yet to issue a formal apology to survivors from government schoolsAn advocate says the apology must be followed by action to help survivorsIt said the apology will include all forms of abuse in institutional settings.
Victoria remains one of few states in Australia that is yet to issue a formal apology to survivors from government schools. Karen Walker is an advocate for Victorian child sex abuse survivors, pictured with fellow advocate Chrissie Foster. Ian Walker died in 1997 following long term battles with depression and anxiety, including suicidal ideation beginning from the age of 13.
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