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Ombudsman Victoria
Investigation into the storage and management of ward records by the Department of Human Services March 2012

The staff team at Open Place are deeply saddened to learn that an investigation by the Victorian Ombudsman has revealed that many Victorian wardship records have been very poorly stored and cared for. We have no direct responsibility for these records, but on behalf of Open Place users who will be affected by the poor state of records, we will seek to work with the State Government in any initiative they take to improve the way wardship records are kept.

Users of Open Place who are interested to read more about the Ombudsman’s findings can find his report at the top of the list of his reports to Parliament on their
website.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like help to deal with your own records of wardship in Victoria. When more information becomes available in regards to a Government response we will pass this information onto Open Place Service users as soon as possible.

Press Release: The Royal Women's Hospital - Forced Adoption Apology
Please read the apology from the Royal Womens Hospital regarding forced adoptions

Forced Adoption Apology

For more information, please contact Vanish on 1300 826 474

WHAT'S ON


Ballarat Orphanage / Children's Home Rally Walk
Please help show how significant this site is for all former residents and the wider community of Ballarat. The rally walk is an attempt to save a piece of history and show that the early 1900 buildings shouldn't be demolished.

A sausage sizzle and bottle of water will be provided



When: Saturday 31 March
Time: 10.30am
Where: Gather at 183 Scott's Parade, Ballarat East
RSVP: Deb Findlay at CAFS dfindlay2@cafs.org.au 03 5337 1643 or 0426 204 998

Open Place EXPO
When: Wednesday 28 March 2012
Where: Open Place, Suite 1 / 8 Bromham Place, Richmond
Time: 10.00am—12.30pm (lunch will be provided)

We would love you to come along and see what’s on show at the Open Place Expo. This will be your opportunity to see what activities we are running at Open Place as well as provide your own suggestions and ideas on what activities YOU would like to participate in. Many of the people running the groups are Forgotten Australians.

You can let us know what you would like to do either here at Richmond or in your local Support Groups (where possible). Some ideas are quilting; scrapbooking; handmade craft incl. cards & gifts, photoshop etc; leather work; breathing & relaxation; good nutrition; information from Legal Aid; indoor plants and Art Therapy.