In this episode, Dave Cornford talks with Barb Shearer-Jones on the issue of caring for survivors of trauma and abuse. Barb is the former Chair of Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) , and brings a practical perspective to this challenging and sensitive issue. Resources Mandatory Reporting This page examines legal provisions requiring specified people to report suspected abuse and neglect to government child protection services in Australia. 1 Blue Knot Foundation - 1300 657 380 Counselling and support for survivors Bravehearts Inc - 1800 272 831 Counselling and support for survivors, child protection advocacy Care Leavers Australasia Network - 1800 008 774 Support and advocacy for Forgotten Australians Child Migrants Trust - 1800 040 509 Social work services for Former Child Migrants, including counselling and support for family reunions Child Wise - 1800 991 099 Trauma informed telephone and online counselling for childhood abuse. Training and orga
