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Lake Alice investigation into treatment of children and adolescents
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has announced the scope of its investigation into abuse and neglect at the Child and Adolescent Unit at Lake Alice
Investigations launched by the Royal Commission
Over the course of the Inquiry, a series of investigations will be held into abuse and neglect that occurred in State and faith-based care settings.
Literacy support aims to help survivors share their experience
Survivors with low literacy skills can now access support to share their experiences of abuse with the Royal Commission
Commissioner's Blog - Paul Gibson
Four years ago, in the USA, a Black sportsman knelt on the ground protesting systemic racism and police brutality in his country. He lost his job, and little
Pānui – June 2020
In the June 2020 edition of the Pānui: State Redress Hearing dates confirmed, new Commissioner appointed, and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VOYCE
Abuse Inquiry welcomes new Commissioner
The Royal Commission has welcomed a new Commissioner to the Abuse in Care Inquiry, bringing the total number overseeing the country’s biggest-ever independent i
Royal Commission seeks information from faith-based abuse survivors
The Royal Commission is appealing for information from survivors who reported the abuse they suffered while in faith-based care and and sought redress
Private sessions postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown are to resume
On 2 June we recommenced face to face private sessions in the Auckland and Wellington regions over the next two months, before travelling further afield.
Commissioner's Blog - Sandra Alofivae
There is a greater sense of optimism around and a real relief that “we’re getting through this together.”
Inquiry launches text-to-speech service
Visitors can now choose to listen to an audio version of content on our website as they follow along with the highlighted text.