Forgotten Australians Story
Forgotten Australians Story
The Forgotten Australians were an estimated 500,000 children who underwent care in institutions or non-family settings in Australia during the 20th century. These individuals are survivors of the institutional care system, which was the predominant type of out-of-home care in Australia for the majority of the 20th century. The term was coined in the 2004 Community Affairs References Committee report and primarily pertains to children who were in out-of-home care during the 20th century.
my story to my former work colleagues and professional network about my childhood for the first time
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Many Forgotten Australians Struggle With Their Identity
Care Leavers often face greater problems in providing verification of identity than
other people. The circumstances and on-going consequences of their childhood
can cause ongoing problems to Care Leavers in proving their identity. A degree of
flexibility is required. At the same time service providers must be satisfied th