The Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Taskforce will be in
Beenleigh on Wednesday 23rd August 2023
and
Brisbane on Wednesday 30th August 2023
to host discussions and provide information about the National Redress Scheme and institutional child abuse.
Sessions will include:
Information about the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Mr Robert Atkinson AO, APM
The National Redress Scheme: Eligibility, options, and support services available for Redress applicants including Knowmore; Link-Up; Lotus Place
Panel Discussion with Taskforce members: Stories, impacts and recommendations moving forward; options available after application including Direct Personal Response Facilitators, Counselling and Psychological Care and Redress Support Services
Due to the sensitive nature of the topic support will be available on the day.
23rd August 2023
Southside Community Forum
Beenleigh Events Centre
Function Room 3
Kent Street, Beenleigh Qld 4207
9:30am – 2:30pm
30th August 2023
Brisbane Community Forum
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
A2 Room
Glenelg St South Brisbane QLD 4101
9:30am – 2:30pm
Please RSVP by COB Wednesday 16 August 2023 for catering purposes at taskforce.secretariat@cyjma.qld.gov.au
If you would like any further information please contact Wendy Mollah – 0448 185 797 or Romola Roles – 0467 739 280, Taskforce Secretariat at the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs or via taskforce.secretariat@cyjma.qld.gov.au
More information on the Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Taskforce can be found by visiting www.cyjma.qld.gov.au/thr-taskforce
Click here to download the invitation
Its vision is for a Queensland where children are protected, safe and supported to reach their full potential.
The Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Taskforce (the Taskforce) was established by the Queensland Government on 3 September 2018. The Taskforce will provide for the views of those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse, support services and organisations in advice to the Queensland Government on implementing the reforms arising from the Royal Commission.
The Taskforce also provides advice on a grants program for activities that contribute to truth, healing and reconciling histories.
Its purpose is to raise awareness of institutional child sexual abuse and its impacts, implement changes that will protect children, and provide a holistic response to support, justice and healing for people with lived experience across Queensland.
To learn more about the Taskforce and its Terms of Reference visit the website or email taskforce.secretariat@csyw.qld.gov.au.