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Melissa Cunningham
@MeljCunningham
The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat has publicly declared its support for the federal government’s national redress scheme for clergy sexual abuse victims.
Ballarat Catholic diocese vicar-general Father Justin Driscoll said the diocese would fully participate in the scheme.
“We welcome the many components of the scheme, including the monetary redress payments, but also other areas of psychological and emotional and well-being trauma informed counselling,” he said.
However, unanswered questions remain on whether the Ballarat diocese would continue to provide ongoing care for victims, including reimbursement of medical and other critical living expenses, after survivors received redress.
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