Child sexual abuse Royal Commission comes to Bathurst

Western Advocate
June 6, 2016

http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/3950471/child-sexual-abuse-royal-commission-comes-to-bathurst/?cs=115

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse will host a community forum in Bathurst next week.

The session, run in conjunction with Relationships Australia NSW, will be at the Bathurst City Community Club from 5.30pm-7.30pm on Tuesday, June 14.

Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald will address the forum, provide an overview of the work of the Royal Commission and answer questions from the community.

Royal Commission CEO Philip Reed said the forum provided an important opportunity for interested individuals and community groups in Bathurst to learn more about the Royal Commission.

“The forum is open to all individuals, community groups and service providers in the Bathurst region who have an interest in the work of the Royal Commission,” Mr Reed said.

“We particularly encourage people who have been affected by child sexual abuse in the care of an institution to attend. You will not be required to discuss your personal story at the community forum."

In addition to the community forum, private sessions will also be held in the region during the week.

To attend the community forum, contact stakeholders@childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au.