Since we first named the nurse offending on the pediatric ward in Launceston General Hospital, our investigation snowballed into alleged offending across Tasmanian institutions, including the hospital, youth prison and schools. This episode takes a brief dip into the Commission of Inquiry and what happened when health executives and others took the stand to account for their role in a catastrophic failure of child safety. 

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

Alysha - whistleblower Ashley Youth Detention Centre

Amber Wilson - Court Reporter for the Tasmania Mercury

James Bellinger - Human relations Launceston General Hospital 

James Griffin - nurse, pedophile, subject of season 1 

Jeremy Rockliffe - Premier of Tasmania

Liz Bennett - she is a lawyer acting for the Commission of Inquiry

Meg Webb - Member of the Legislative Council of Tasmania, Independent 

Paul ‘Beau’ Reynolds - police officer, prosecution services, alleged child sex offender

Peter Gutwein - former 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: 

THS South - Tasmania Health System South (Hobart)

AYDC - Ashley Youth Detention Centre 

RHH/ Royal Hobart - Royal Hobart Hospital

LGH - Launceston General Hospital

COI - Commission of Inquiry

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