Institutional Child Abuse

The arrests of Joshua Brown and David James are indicative of an alarming trend within Australia’s childcare industry elucidating the need for urgent reform.

Survivors have come forward with claims of child sexual abuse at Wagga Wagga institutions in the 1980s–90s. Learn about the allegations, legal developments, and the rights available to survivors under NSW law

We are calling for witnesses from Tarlington Primary School NSW in the mid to late 1980s. Information about misconduct or abuse involving a maintenance worker may support a survivor’s legal case. All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.

Were you a juvenile resident at Minalli Receiving and Assessment Centre between 1990 and 1992? We are seeking witnesses who recall a staff member named “Dale” or similar. Your recollection—however brief—could assist a survivor of child sexual abuse

If your time at St Thomas More College, Nunawading, was marred by abuse from individuals like Edward Dowlan or Robert Best, our firm offers confidential legal support. With no time limits for claims in Victoria, it’s time to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

Were you at Mt Warrigal Primary in the late 1990s? Your information may assist in a sensitive legal matter. Contact Koffels Solicitors confidentially

Mandurah Catholic College faces scrutiny over past allegations of mistreatment. Survivors are urged to step forward, share their stories, and seek the justice and support they deserve.

If you or someone you know were affected by abuse at Kelso Primary, our legal team can help you seek civil compensation. Contact us for a confidential consultation today.

In May 2025, a 64-year-old former employee was charged with 11 counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and two counts of indecency at Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Tasmania