Launceston General Hospital has dominated the headlines in recent years in Tasmania, with a wave of horror stories. But as staff at the Royal Hobart see matters unfold publicly up north, they were fighting to be heard on the south end of the Apple Island too. 

Some key people we refer to in this episode of the podcast and who they are:

Amanda Duncan - whistleblower nurse Launceston General Hospital

Gracie - whistleblower nurse Royal Hobart Hospital

Jeremy Rockliffe - Premier of Tasmania

Dr Peter Renshaw - a longtime executive of the Launceston General Hospital

Rosalie Woodruff - leader of the Tasmanian Greens Party

Will Gordon - whistleblower  Launceston General Hospital

Acronyms you may hear and what they mean: 

AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

AYDC - Ashley Youth Detention Centre 

COI - Commission of Inquiry

LGH - Launceston General Hospital

RHH/ Royal Hobart - Royal Hobart Hospital

THS South - Tasmania Health System South (Hobart)

Important information for survivors:

Tasmania Police are ready to deal with reports that relate to any criminal activity, historic or ongoing, but only those that include other perpetrators. Call them on 131 444

Anyone struggling with their mental health and feelings of suicidal ideation or depression can call LIFELINE AUSTRALIA 13 11 14

Locals can reach Launceston counselling service Laurel House https://laurelhouse.org.au/

Send any tips or information to thenursepodcast@protonmail.com

Launceston General Hospital has dominated the headlines in recent years in Tasmania, with a wave of horror stories. But as staff at the Royal Hobart see matters unfold publicly up north, they were fighting to be heard on the south end of the Apple Island too. 
Some key people we refer to in this episode of the podcast and who they are:
Amanda Duncan - whistleblower nurse Launceston General Hospital
Gracie - whistleblower nurse Royal Hobart Hospital
Jeremy Rockliffe - Premier of Tasmania
Dr Peter Renshaw - a longtime executive of the Launceston General Hospital
Rosalie Woodruff - leader of the Tasmanian Greens Party
Will Gordon - whistleblower  Launceston General Hospital
Acronyms you may hear and what they mean: 
AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
AYDC - Ashley Youth Detention Centre 
COI - Commission of Inquiry
LGH - Launceston General Hospital
RHH/ Royal Hobart - Royal Hobart Hospital
THS South - Tasmania Health System South (Hobart)
Important information for survivors:
Tasmania Police are ready to deal with reports that relate to any criminal activity, historic or ongoing, but only those that include other perpetrators. Call them on 131 444
Anyone struggling with their mental health and feelings of suicidal ideation or depression can call LIFELINE AUSTRALIA 13 11 14
Locals can reach Launceston counselling service Laurel House https://laurelhouse.org.au/
Send any tips or information to thenursepodcast@protonmail.com

A nurse lives in a quiet town in Tasmania, Australia. He spends his life working with children and is the ultimate father figure, but he has a dark secret. People who still hold positions of power protected him. They are still protecting others. Through episodes published in 2020 and 2021 you'll hear from childhood sexual assault survivors sharing their stories for the first time, and know that there are countless others waiting to be heard. Through 2024, our investigation continues.....

A nurse lives in a quiet town in Tasmania, Australia. He spends his life working with children and is the ultimate father figure, but he has a dark secret. People who still hold positions of power protected him. They are still protecting others. Through episodes published in 2020 and 2021 you'll hear from childhood sexual assault survivors sharing their stories for the first time, and know that there are countless others waiting to be heard. Through 2024, our investigation continues.....

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