The Navigator Service — a survivor-led pilot programme to support the continued mental health and wellbeing of Dilworth survivors is launched.
Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass
Dilworth Trust Board honours the courage of former students who were abused and provided testimony to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry about what happened to them at Dilworth School.
We apologise to all former students who were abused, their families and whānau.
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Report (RCI Report) became available to us today, after it was tabled in Parliament. It is an important milestone for all those who participated in and contributed to the Commission’s work.
The RCI Report is the result of more than six years of work and its findings will have widespread implications for ensuring the protection and safety of young people in care. Dilworth will be taking the time it needs to fully consider the findings and recommendations of the RCI Report and is not in a position to make any comment on those findings and recommendations.
The Board encourages former students who have not applied to the independent Dilworth Redress Programme and who were abused while at School to visit the Programme’s website to register their interest in making an application for redress, if they wish to do so. The Dilworth Redress Programme Panel started issuing redress determinations in March, and redress applicants have been receiving their settlements since then. More than 160 determinations have been issued so far.
Any former Dilworth student in New Zealand or overseas who needs assistance can contact our fully funded, confidential, and independent Listening Service for access to professional counselling and psychological support by emailing [email protected]