AUSTRALIA
ABC Brisbane

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by Jacquie Mackay

As you’d probably be aware the Royal Commission hearing on the St Joseph’s orphanage at Neerkol begins today, but what of the former orphanage buildings?

The site is now owned by Stanwell Corporation which has closed off the area to the public, but a couple of years ago a petition called for the restoration and opening of the Orphanage, Grounds and Burial Sites to the public.

Belinda Brown began the petition because she says that families, friends & the public have a right to honour, remember and grieve the Neerkol story.