Episode
Seventy Years Later An Apology
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
After 70 years, Beth Heinrich finally received an apology from Bishop Mark Calder for the sexual abuse she endured as a young woman in the 1950s at a boarding house in Forbes — abuse that shattered her dreams of becoming a teacher and damaged her reputation. The apology, delivered from the very parish where it began, marks the end of her long legal and personal journey. Her relentless advocacy, including confronting former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, now serves as a beacon for other survivors, urging them to speak out and reclaim their lives. While the Anglican Church admits no system can be perfect, it now boasts new safeguards to protect vulnerable people — a safer world, she hopes, for those who come after her. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f66f042c2fcc1e25