Throughout New South Wales, countless individuals have endured trauma and suffering within institutions meant to care for and protect them – including schools, hospitals, churches, and residential facilities. Taking the first step to speak about abuse takes tremendous bravery, especially when many people have previously been ignored or doubted. At MEJ, we make a solemn commitment to hear your story, believe you, and help you pursue the justice you deserve.
For nearly four decades, we’ve helped people pursue fair compensation for institutional abuse. While our primary focus is securing the financial compensation you deserve, we may also be
able to help obtain acknowledgement of your experiences. We’ll be by your side throughout
the process, treating your story with the care and respect it deserves.
Our extensive experience includes helping survivors from various institutions across NSW, including government homes, religious organisations, and youth facilities. Though we
understand that no legal outcome can erase the past, it can provide vital acknowledgment
and resources to move forward. Behind every case is a person whose story matters.
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OUR APPROACH:
Personal, compassionate, and committed
At MEJ, we know that no amount of compensation can fully erase the trauma of institutional abuse. However, we believe that survivors deserve recognition for their pain, a chance to hold those responsible accountable, and the support they need to move forward with their lives.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING:
Personalised and compassionate legal representation:
Our team treats every client with respect, sensitivity, and dignity. We understand the emotional weight of this process and provide support tailored to your specific needs.
Non-judgmental support:
We believe that everyone deserves to be heard, no matter their background or the nature of their experience. You will be treated with the utmost care, and we will ensure that your legal rights are protected.
A focus on you, not the commission:
At MEJ, your story matters. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for you—not to focus on the financial side of the case. Our team is committed to helping you seek justice and closure.
If you or someone you know has been affected by institutional abuse in Tasmania, we are here to help.
For immediate support, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.
INSTITUTIONS:
- Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
- (various schools and orphanages in the region)
- Ashfield Boys Home (Ashfield)
- Baryulgil Mission (Northern NSW)
- Bexley Boys Home (Bexley)
- Burringbar Mission (Northern NSW)
- Cootamundra Girls Home (Cootamundra)
- Christian Brothers Schools (various locations across NSW)
- Good Shepherd Home for Girls (Concord)
- Hay Institution for Boys (Hay)
- Kinchela Boys Home (Kempsey)
- La Perouse – St. Patrick’s Orphanage (La Perouse)
- Marist Brothers Institutions (various locations across NSW)
- Mercy Sisters Orphanage (Parramatta)
- The Moree Mission (Northern NSW)
- Mount Penang Youth Detention Centre (Central Coast)
- The Murwillumbah Mission (Northern NSW)
- The Neerkol Orphanage (Central Queensland but affecting children from NSW)
- Parramatta Girls Home (Parramatta)
- Reiby Juvenile Detention Centre (North Parramatta)
- Salesian College (Chester Hill)
- St. Andrew’s Cathedral School (Sydney)
- St. Barnabas’ Orphanage (Newcastle)
- St. Joseph’s Orphanage (Hunter’s Hill)
- St. John’s Orphanage (Maitland)
- St. Michael’s Home for Boys (Bexley)
- St. Patrick’s Orphanage (La Perouse)
- St. Stanislaus’ College (Bathurst)
- Swansea Boys Home (Swansea)
- The Salvation Army Boys Home (Goulburn)
- The Stolen Generations Institutions (various institutions across NSW)
- The Wesley Mission (Sydney)
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING:
Personalised and compassionate legal representation:
Our team treats every client with respect, sensitivity, and dignity. We understand the emotional weight of this process and provide support tailored to your specific needs.
Non-judgmental support:
We believe that everyone deserves to be heard, no matter their background or the nature of their experience. You will be treated with the utmost care, and we will ensure that your legal rights are protected.
A focus on you, not the commission:
At MEJ, your story matters. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for you—not to focus on the financial side of the case. Our team is committed to helping you seek justice and closure.
If you are ready to take the first step
toward justice, contact MEJ today.
Our experienced lawyers are here to provide the guidance, support, and legal expertise you need to move forward.
