Nick McKenzie speaks to brave whistleblowers of child abuse scandals | 60 Minutes Australia

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The story you’re about to see is a blight on Australia - a shameful episode in our recent history that powerful people have tried to ignore or cover up. And they might have succeeded but for the courage of one woman. Her name is Alysha and she made a choice that in reality was a no-brainer; what she decided was that no matter the cost or consequence, there is nothing more important than the protection of children.
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[@bentleygigeelindsley3178]

Despicable!! This place should be closed down! And all people in that place should be held accountable! Why wait 3 more years?? Close it down NOW!

[@ashleymoffat5534]

Because the system is corrupt to the very core and those in power are also despicable with deplorable tendencies themselves! Sad but true x

[@lenitaa7938]

It is not the place itself so much, but the Staff running the place! They all need to be replaced ASAP by the new Staff with integrity, ethics and morals!

[@jeanettehinds4253]

Well done Alysha, we need more like you. People who will not be intimidated by creatures hiding in plain sight and not wanting their dirty deeds outed.

[@cassieoaks146]

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[@cassieoaks146]

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[@Presleyshorts.]

Finally someone with integrity. There are so many disgusting monsters walking this earth.

[@user-McGiver]

I hate the term ''whistleblower''... I prefer the term ''concerned citizen'' or even better ''responsible citizen'' AND THEY SHOULD ALL BE PROTECTED BY LAW!... whistleblower is a GANG SLANG that ONLY GANGSTERS USE!...

[@kaitmacinnis6521]

Absolutely agree!!!

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Agree it's a horrible name.😊

[@DarkMonster771]

Its the kind of stuff they use to make tv and news more entertaining. These are old western terms used by the media to get us all excited and want to watch more of their media outlets.

[@NathalieCwiekSwiercz]

Well I think the term holds some weight also, it a difference between just a "concerned citizen" and a whistleblower who almost all of the time is an insider in some way and has experienced or seen first hand what has been happening.

[@NathalieCwiekSwiercz]

It's absolutely not used by gangsters, I think you are confusing it with the word snitch 😂

[@lisadolan689]

This poor woman is brave beyond normal understanding. You can see the pain burnt into her eyes. She will never lose that look. Her faith in humanity is gone. She will ALWAYS carry this pain 😢 I hope she is protected. Bless you sweetheart. Keep up the good fight. You are supported. Stay strong. The kids NEED you Australian DOC is a joke and a global embarrassment.

[@MemphisBrown-wy9es]

Aussie government doesn't care they're still oppressing the indigenous people, why would they care about 'off the rails' children? white racist Australians are the ones in power denying any responsibility, it's the same for all child protection services in western society they simply don't care and always always pass the buck onto one scapegoat. I support what you do Nicky from Aotearoa New Zealand ❤❤

[@Sparrow_507]

Thank you Alysha for being a human being. This is not only happening in detention centers but in mental health facilities also. Children on 15 minute safety watch left alone for over 4 hours and able to do major damage to themselves. When the video evidence brought to senior staff instead they turned it back on the parent as hysterical and dismissed. Just one of many stories. Child came out more damaged than going in. Thank you for holding them accountable and standing tall. You are a champion

[@ZS4V4]

Good woman for having the courage decency to speak out. This is so heartbreaking, wrong on so many levels. These are already troubled disadvantaged children. This world is vile

[@DarkMonster771]

It seems to be getting progressively worse have you not noticed? We seem to hear about more horrific crimes as the years go by. Or has it always been this way? We just hear about things more now then we used to?

[@susanlazzaro7415]

Thankyou girls for looking after these children ,

[@queenofthebutterflies5212]

I can't believe this is STILL HAPPENING!!! How??? Thankyou for reporting, on this, Nick and thankyou for speaking up Alisha and Tiffany.

[@deborahd7321]

Wow, what a brave lady you are. You would be hard pressed to find another investigative reporter like Nick to help get this revolting story to the correct listeners and the people to take immediate action.

[@ronniadam9442]

Nick you continue to speak up about inhumane predator hiding in plain sight. Thank You always

[@happylyfeJ75]

Thank you so much FOR SPEAKING UP & OUT ❤😢

[@amyjennthg123]

Thank you to Alisha for having the integrity to speak up. I am so thankful for her bravery

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Thank you for reporting this it's disgraceful.

[@catalinacurio]

Brave sisters! 👏👏👏🇦🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@suefairbrother3556]

I second that, from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

I thank God for these 2 courageous women. The inaction of governments & slowness to act is truly astounding and honestly causes righteous anger! It’s never ever ok to abuse…never!

[@gabrielleshaw4865]

Alysha is an angel. Those girls are so brave. Thankyou for speaking out. ❤

[@MariaOC1_]

DIGUSTING GOVERNMENT ALLOWING THAT TO HAPPEN TO CHILDREN. NO EXCUSES FOR THAT HENIOUS BRUTALITY

[@Unknown-nf1se]

Disgusting entire culture

[@AuntyCoby]

Good on you. This is taking a huge toll on you but you are doing the right thing.

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

God has his hands on Whistleblowers. 🙏

[@skepticusmaximus184]

Whistleblowers deserve FULL CREDIT for doing something your imaginary friend obviously isn't. Perhaps if your god existed, something horrible might happen to a child rapist BEFORE they had a chance to harm a child. Don't say god works in mysterious ways. That's a load of utter garbage. God works in EXACTLY the kind of ways a being who doesn't exist would work... NOT AT ALL. So how about you STFU about giving your bullshit imaginary superhero sky daddy friend the credit for the difficult self sacrificing acts of kindness and courage those whistleblowers deserve FULL CREDIT FOR. If you're god wants credit, he'd prevent it from happening in the first place, in a way that defies explanation.

[@kzoll3546]

Way to go on blowing the whistle on this horrible place.

[@suz484]

I proud of all persons that spoke up. The sad this is that the issue isn't just in the youth justice, it is in all correctional facilities in Australia. If a complaint is made, head office instruct the facility management to investigate and report back. The facility management don't want to look bad or loose their jobs, so basically provide false feedback to head office and that's the end of it. No investigation actually happens and head office don't investigate the validity of the reported information. Pure dishonesty and corruptions from those who are there to protect!

[@caseyharding7399]

Dirty rotten stuff should go rotten, hell scarring kids for life, and where is the help for the children that hurt in this horrible place, do your job and check your workers background before you work with children note to self to children check

[@paulforder591]

Alysha and Tiffany, you are so brave to speak up against child abuse in the Tasmanian correctional system. An injustice like this should never happen in this day and age. And thank you, Nick, for interviewing the two whistleblowers in this case. 👏👏🇦🇺

[@passportbritish7195]

OMG,What are we suppost to do to help our children ?

[@jenniferashcroft3215]

To suffer such horrendous physical abuse is one thing, but to know you are all alone and help will never come would be soul destroying. Alysha is the only person in that corrupt and dangerous system who is doing what she said she would - to do everything she can to protect these vulnerable youths before lives are lost

[@heatherreis3276]

God bless and be with this brave woman.

[@keiranninjaspirit]

Its systematic from government to centres only a corrupt system would let this happen 😢

[@sirilscout3686]

Stolen a Bag of chips... Get 3 months... Waaaa the justice system is so strong with the kids ... The guy who raped here should get 25 years ...

[@aelinorholloway3669]

The bigger problem is that too often people view poverty or people who come from broken homes as having some sort of moral failing. People need to get rid of that notion. As long as that belief continues then these "homes" and institutions will continue to exist.

[@rubytuesday5412]

FFSake, everywhere you look, where there are vulnerable kids residing, this vile, heinous behaviour seems like the norm and no one seems to get called to account. Just a few weeks off work or moved on to another place to do the same... Sick and tired of seeing these vile predators getting off scott free...

[@nicolagooch9976]

Keep strong

[@wirelessdirk]

Reminds me of that movie Sleepers with Jason Patrick and Brad Pitt.

[@Unknown-nf1se]

Australia has massive issues and needs a massive change in many cultural aspects the way people live is not normal

[@CC-uq4hu]

I agree…it began as a convict settlement and the culture comes from that

[@Unknown-nf1se]

@@CC-uq4hu I think it’s deeper than that and in this day and age it’s time to change it is not working and it’s hurting Australians of all walks of life and nothing is been done other then just accept the way australia is and that is it and that is not correct . Why do you people live the way yous do?

[@Unknown-nf1se]

@@CC-uq4hu what exactly is a convict settlement ??? I been here since 1983 and I still don’t understand your ways … I give u an example when I first arrived to Australia No one was on the street No one spoke to one another No one played on the street No one liked you unless u could speak 100% Australian English U don’t properly know anyone here unless u can get something out of them People turn to crime and drink and do drugs More and more children feel isolated More and more people look at u like they want to have a fight with you Wtf is wrong with people?

[@Unknown-nf1se]

@@CC-uq4hu I feel like people here don’t grow up

[@CC-uq4hu]

@@Unknown-nf1se I arrived in 1970…on arrival,we were warned that neighbours didn’t bother each other often..like in uk it was normal to talk over the fence. We found this to be true. Australia was originally planned as a penal colony where convicts were sent to Australia to build a nation. Many had low morals and this appears to be part of the culture…drinking excessively often beer or rum. Rape and violence towards women was also a huge problem. It’s probably a good idea to read some true accounts of the first landings in NSW. It was horrific. I agree with your list that I found to be true…I was constantly mocked because of my British accent and called a ‘pommie’. It hurt a lot. Just remember and know you’re not going crazy and you’re not alone. My best friends were never Aussies but rather immigrants like myself from European backgrounds.

[@kashmirabhattarai1255]

Alyssa you are a Angel on this earth God bless you sweetie for speaking out for children of sexual abuse there is so much evil monster's in this world they need to be put in jail for life i am a victim of child sexual abuse 😓

[@nicolagooch9976]

This is not ok ffs

[@rankoutsider2363]

Definitely not ok

[@espanner97]

This reminds me of Air Cadets. Emotional abuse is rife.

[@sophieso6850]

Bravo à cette lanceuse d'alerte !! ces pratiques sont horribles!!! Mais c'est un monde de fou!!

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Did they not have to get police clearance before the can work in this field?

[@josiemainecoon]

Thats right! I had to get a working with children check as a child psychotherapist in WA, which took nearly 6 weeks as it goes through interpol, and yet these monsters are given the welcome mat to go ahead & abuse already abused children!

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you. Watching from Alaska.

[@percyharris1908]

I was in Ashley boys home in 1970 and what happened while I was there I knew about 3 boys being abused not only by inmates But Staff as well and if you complained nothing happened what she said only touched the surface but what is the point of telling people nothing happenes

[@Grumpygirlasdgqwr]

My son have been bulling for 2 years by different teachers which Hidden verbal bullying caused him to suffer from severe anxiety disorder for 2 years , I am very shocking that Australia primary school is not safe place for children too

[@jeanettehinds4253]

Where do you live?

[@Grumpygirlasdgqwr]

Melbourn, the worst thing is one girl was 4 years got kinder teacher bullied, another girl got treat very unfair by teacher, reported it, but no much help, change school, now my son getting 2-years bulling by group teachers, all my kids experiences is unbelievable,, i am sure that now the teachers bully student is much more serious than the parents think.@@jeanettehinds4253

[@Grumpygirlasdgqwr]

I just realised that why the teacher dare to bulling students, look at this kind serious sex harassment, reported it from start, teacher only got 2 weeks salary off, i couldn't believe it.

[@Unknown-nf1se]

What school is it ?

[@jeanettehinds4253]

@@Grumpygirlasdgqwr where do you live and what is the name of the school? This is unacceptable and has to stop.

[@bradherdman6638]

Ah yes ,,, once again another example of how terrible and horrific we humans can be. Being locked up for 3 months for stealing a bag of chips is so harsh , tends to point towards a reward scheme for the more children incarcerated the higher the pay off. Yes we are such a wonderful race of beings aren't we?????? It is truly horrific what one person can do to another.

[@Jo47838]

Dorrito girl has no credibility! 3 months for stealing a bag of dorritos is utter garbage! Did 60 minutes verify this?

[@YourLoyalHighness87]

7:03 two weeks paid leave. So they gave him a literal two week vacation. A reward. 🤮 9:05 how messed up is it on top of everything else that “professional adults” in a work environment are even threatening other adults with “snitches get stitches”?? That just shows the whole mentality if that place in my opinion

[@jyotikareddy9622]

Shut that place down Asap! Why wait 3 years of more sexual abuse to happen. My heart breaks for these victims 💔

[@targetedtruthfinder]

She will end up in the the program like me for speaking up. Stalked harassed, home trespassing asset stripped 😢 Well done for Speaking up though 🎉

[@Natoyarose]

Good old Tasmania and it's 'old boys' club. Very much a place where it is who you know not what you know

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

I'm sorry, but of course Griffin did! An abuser such as him would not or could never stand amongst throngs of children and not.

[@acepath3001]

Same as residential schools in canada

[@edheide7229]

I really want to hear this message but the music is too loud for my hearing impaired ears to understand..

[@joe70937]

🙏

[@rtrouthouse1506]

Where are the parents!

[@janicejohnson3015]

This is discusting. Why doesn't the government look at Shalom House Western Aust at how they deal with people. With care. Kindness and compassion sideration. This is Australia and this shouldn't happen.😢

[@rachjockeystewarthill7405]

Policre checking my 96 yr old nan.. 2 times in 10 yrs. . My nan was in a childrens home before it was child protection. Nice 1❤❤❤box hill

[@armpitfuzz]

She reminds me of Angelina Jolie.

[@Blackwidow97779]

Jesus Bless you Alysha And keep you safe You did a Wonderful thing for the children You did the right thing you are brave Bless you xx

[@bryannag.]

❤

[@zephheine9681]

Tapu😢

[@johnb6723]

The Lord thy God shall destroy them. (Psalm 94 v 23)

[@stephenkelly7397]

The same happened in EARLSTOKE DETENTION CENTER IN DEVIZES IN 1973. THE INMATES WHERE VERY YOUNG TEENAGERS 1973, WE CALLED THE ABUSER BY THE NAME JOHNNY REGGAE AFTER A A MUSIC RECORD IN THE CHARTS ON THE RADIO AT THE TIME EVERY INMATES WOULD SING A SONG "HERE COMES JOHNNY REGGAE LAY ON ME. THE PRISON AT THE TIME KNOW ABOUT, BUT DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT. 1973. FECK HMP EARLSTOKE SCUM PRISON OFFICERS.

[@pauldolan9077]

WTF???????????????

[@yolandainsel5342]

You have all you need in me

[@MrPaulwaters]

Pure Evil 🥵🥵🥵

[@matmann3956]

All starts with the positive reinforcement generation . That’s the problem

[@lenitaa7938]

The obvious issue here is that the Abuses against the Children were known to be going on and were covered up by most of the Staff!! The Big Issue is that the Government hired the Staff, knew of the Abuse and did Nothing!!

[@TheLorewade]

😀😀

[@davidcapps107]

Heyjaalpp

[@Dave-eu1fc]

Second comment!

[@Areola-Grande]

No one cares

[@thedingo8833]

Keeps growing as they realize cash is available

[@natahliak7691]

While that may be true for some I'm sure there abuse survivors that could do with some extra income. As an abuse survivor myself (not related to this) I can tell you that I have spent thousands on therapy and surgery over the years. It disgusts me that there are some that lie just to jump on board the so called gravey train. It's a genuine slap in the face for the real victims involved not to mention in some cases innocent people being incarcerated.

[@thedingo8833]

@@natahliak7691 I could not agree more. I have also suffered abuse of multiple occasions from different sources…………I never once sued anybody. I am a person who tries desperately to live in the present and look towards the future and not perseverate on the past. Sometimes with mixed results. I very much sympathize with your plight And I pray that you find peace one day.

[@LessMoneyLessChoice]

Isn’t this an old story?

[@matmann3956]

And there it is … going for the cash

[@lenitaa7938]

That’s how the System works! To imply that the victims are ‘just doing it for the cash’ is wrong! And, u seem to be ignoring everything that led to this! When an innocent prisoner is held unjustly captive in a prison for years, they get a monetary compensation! When the Government screws up, as it definitively did here, it is made to pay up as a compensation and as a punishment! In a just world, all those who turned the blind eye to the abuse, or/and were complicit, would have been fired from their jobs and imprisoned!! These vulnerable Children ought to have been safe from the abuse! This was the Govt’s Responsibility, and it failed to do so in a most despicable way!

[@lenitaa7938]

Are u denying that these minor Children were violated and abused??

[@matmann3956]

@@lenitaa7938 when the go after the cash it leaves many questions

[@matmann3956]

@@lenitaa7938 then maybe don’t go after the cash and would be more credible. They always seem to be after the $$$