institutional sexual abuse

Father Vincent Ryan famously became the first Catholic priest in the Newcastle, NSW region to be charged with child sexual abuses across the diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

Discover the disturbing story of Father Paul David Ryan, a Catholic priest who sexually abused children in Australia and the US. Despite multiple complaints and cover-ups by the church, Ryan continued to have access to children and caused irreparable harm to his victims. Learn about his biography, crimes, and convictions, and find out how to get legal help if you or someone you know has been a victim of historical sexual abuse.

We’re seeking witnesses, including former students and teachers, for allegations of child sexual abuse at Swan Hill North Primary School in Victoria. The abuse is said to have occurred between the late 1960s and mid-1970s.

Brother “Christopher” Wade and the history and cover-ups of Institutional child sexual abuse at Marist College Kogarah.

Former Australian Governor-General Peter Hollingworth Faces Continued Criticism over Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Malka Leifa is alleged to have sexually abused students at Adass Israel School, Elsternwick in VIC. She faces 29 allegations ranging from inappropriate touching to sexual assault.

The historical institutional child sexual abuse of Gerald Ridsdale. Nazareth House, Diocese of Ballarat in the state of Victoria. A call for witnesses.

Woman wins right to appeal to the high court decision to throw her case out on the grounds the now-dead priest was unable to defend himself.

The law in Australia regarding the protection of children from sexual abuse varies and differs from state to state and territory. Each jurisdiction has its characteristics. There are contrasts in who must report when child sexual abuse is suspected, the basis for the duty to report (concern, suspicion, or reasonable belief), what types of neglect and abuse must be reported, and to whom the report should be made.