Parents want review of historical abuse allegations at special school
Parents of former students at Latrobe Special Developmental School in Gippsland say their children were subjected to alleged sexual and physical abuse.
Parents of former students at a special school in Victoria's east allege their children suffered alleged sexual abuse at the institution. The parents have provided a chronology of the incidents to Victorian Premier Ben Carroll and other state MPs, requesting a government review. The group, Voices for Special Needs (VFSN), is advocating for video cameras in classrooms and buses at state special schools, citing a perceived lack of oversight and secrecy.
The allegations span a 20-year period, involving physical, mental, and sexual abuse of 60 students at Latrobe Special Development School. Witnesses claim staff failed to address ongoing sexualized behaviors and allowed harmful student-on-student abuse to persist unchecked. Concerned parents, such as Carrie and Monica, reported their children's ongoing trauma and fears.
Former staff member Anne alleges she faced resistance when trying to report incidents to senior leadership. Police investigated a parent's claim of inappropriate touching by a contractor but ruled the allegations as unsubstantiated.
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