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

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

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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