The Premier of the state of Western Australia (WA), Dr Geoff Gallop, gave an apology to children physically and sexually abused in institutional care in the state between the 1920s and 1970s , in reaction to an Australian Senate inquiry into institutional child abuse published last year. The inquiry had found that an apology was  important symbolism in recognising past wrongs and helping victims gain closure, according to an ABC News report. And Dr Gallop said the victims' personal histories must be heard and acknowledged in order to build a better care system for the future. WA's Community Development Minister Sheila McHale said those wishing to find out about their time in care in WA as children could contact the Department for Community Development, which was also providing counselling services to those who were abused in an institution.
April 7, 2005 Category:April 7, 2005 The state Premier of Western Australia (WA), Dr Geoff Gallop, gave an apology to children physically and sexually abused in institutional care within the state between the 1920s and 1970s . The statement was given in reaction to an Australian Senate inquiry into institutional child abuse published last year. The inquiry found that an apology was an important symbolism in recognising past wrongs and helping victims gain closure, according to an ABC News report. And Dr Gallop said the victims' personal histories must be heard and acknowledged in order to build a better care system for the future. WA's Community Development Minister , Sheila McHale, said those wishing to find out about their time in care in WA as children should contact the Department for Community Development, which is also providing counselling services to those who were abused in an institution.
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