Newcastle residents are being invited to watch the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse at City Hall on Monday.
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The apology by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be delivered in the House of Representatives.
City of Newcastle council will screen the apology in the in the Banquet Room of City Hall at 11am on Monday, October 22.
“The National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse will mark an important milestone in addressing an abhorrent chapter in our nation’s history,” Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
“Importantly, the National Apology will recognise the bravery of those who survived child sexual abuse, and those who fought to expose it."
Sharon Claydon, the federal member for Newcastle, said the screening of the national apology was a specific request from survivors who took part in face-to-face apology consultations in Newcastle.
“Survivors in Newcastle made it clear they wanted the option to attend a local apology event where they could be in a supportive environment with friends and family,” Ms Claydon.
“The national apology will provide an historic opportunity for the Parliament of Australia to acknowledge the wrongs of the past, and, on behalf of the nation, say sorry.”
The National Apology Information Line – which can be reached by phoning 1800 604 604 – assists survivors and their supporters to seek further information about all aspects of the apology and the arrangements for its delivery.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Newcastle screening from 10.30am.
Entry is via Christie Street.