AUSTRALIA
Perth Now
March 21, 2016
DANIELLE LE MESSURIER
PerthNow
ANOTHER Swan Homes resident has received $80,000 from the Anglican Diocese of Perth in recognition of harm suffered during his 13 years at the orphanage.
The man was awarded the maximum compensation payment on March 2.
The 86-year-old, who asked not to be named, claimed he was subjected to regular “sexual, physical and emotional abuse” during his time at the Anglican Church-run orphanage in Middle Swan by former housemaster Leonard Gordon Darcey and another man who worked at the home.
The Sunday Times reported last year that another Swan Homes resident had received $80,000 in financial redress from the Anglican Church.
The Anglican Diocese of Perth this week declined to answer questions or provide any further comment regarding Swan Homes. One of the questions the church won’t answer is how many former Swan Homes residents have come forward alleging they were victims of abuse.
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