Judy Leonard, 79, amplifies voices of Australia’s Forgotten Australians facing neglect
Judy Leonard, 79, represents Australia’s Forgotten Australians, over half a million individuals subjected to trauma in orphanages before 1990. “I want people to look at me as a human being,” she states, highlighting the lasting effects of their neglect and abuse. Despite governmental inquiries, their stories and struggles remain largely overlooked, especially as they face aged care challenges.
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Published 14 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 14 Nov 2026, 19:10 UTC
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