Witnesses to alleged abuse at Worimi Shelter urged ...
Lawyers are seeking witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at the state-run Worimi Shelter in Australia during the 1980s. A former resident has come forward with allegations against two staff members, prompting a call for others to share their experiences.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts to seek justice for historical institutional abuse and the systemic failures of state-run care facilities.
Listen news The state-run shelter closed in 2000. (Image: Care leavers Australasia Network) Witnesses of alleged child sexual abuse at Worimi Shelter in the early 1980s are being asked to come forward.
The article reports on legal allegations and a call for witnesses without taking a stance on the guilt of the accused.
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