AUSTRALIA
ABC News
The Victorian Government’s inquiry into sexual abuse by religious and other organisations has been told a financial assistance scheme is needed for abuse victims.
The inquiry held a hearing in Ballarat on Friday.
Peter Blinkiron is a survivor of clergy sexual abuse and told the inquiry a scheme similar to that for injured soldiers should be set up.
He says many abuse victims are struggling to survive.
Mr Blinkiron says the Catholic Church could afford to fund the scheme.
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