AUSTRALIA
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Survivors of child sex abuse in Australian institutions will be able tell their tales during Royal Commission hearings in Melbourne and Perth next week.
Commissioners will be in Melbourne from Monday for more face-to-face private sessions with abuse survivors, and from Tuesday in Perth.
Royal Commission chief executive officer Janette Dines says the private sessions are helping the commissioners understand the extent of child sex abuse inside the nation’s institutions.
“We know that for many of the victims sharing their story with the commission is very hard. But, equally, the opportunity to tell their story has proved beneficial for many,” she said.
Ms Dines said trained counsellors are available to provide immediate support to anyone in distress.
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