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Multiple sexual assault allegations, reports of gay conversion therapy, forcible restraint and unqualified pharmaceutical treatment are among the harrowing list of experiences described by former residents of a West Australian rehabilitation centre in the findings of an inquiry revealed today.
almost 4 years ago
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New police recruits in Western Australia are being trained to use leg straps over the potentially lethal prone restraint, in which a person is held face down on their stomach, often with physical pressure applied.
almost 4 years ago
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Tamil and Hindi were also recently added as new school language courses, which can be taught from pre-primary to year 12.
almost 4 years ago
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Noongar woman Glenda Binder cried as she called her doctor to say she was being discharged from hospital. She died at home three days later.
over 3 years ago
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In acknowledging that the foster care system “is not working” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, Life Without Barriers is transferring the responsibility to Aboriginal-led organisations across Australia.
over 3 years ago
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The use of controversial spit hoods to block detainees from spitting has been discontinued in most parts of Australia, but WA prisons and police say they need to keep using them.
over 3 years ago
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Les Trumper is among budgerigar breeders across Australia vying for a place on their state team so they can compete in the national title.
over 3 years ago
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Magistrate Elaine Campione presides over a court whose task is to keep people out of jail. But she says it is not soft on crime.
over 3 years ago
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Meseret Cohen was adopted as a 13-year-old with the culture and values from her life in Ethiopia. She says it is important to support older adoptees to maintain that culture.
about 3 years ago
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The Moodjar Tree uses art and technology to tell the Noongar story of the Australian Christmas tree in 3D.
almost 3 years ago
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BONUS | Behind the scenes on Mr Big
almost 2 years ago
