AUSTRALIA
ABC News
The Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese says a purpose-built one-stop-shop for all its community services will bolster support for people who have been sexually abused by clergy.
The Church’s welfare arm, CatholicCare Social Services, and its child protection unit, Zimmerman Services, have moved into the retrofitted Sport and Recreation Club at Mayfield.
Co-ordinator of healing and support, Maureen O’Hearn, says there will be increased synergies between the counselling programs and advocacy.
She says the move comes at a crucial time as the nation prepares for the Royal Commission into abuse within institutions.
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