Welcome
In Good Faith Foundation has provided leading case management and advocacy services to Survivors, families and communities impacted by institutional abuses for over twenty years. Our services also include research and community education, information forums, community development and survivor support through the Melbourne Victims’ Collective. Our small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers co-ordinate warm referrals for mental health care, legal representation, police liaison, social welfare and pastoral support. We also provide expert consultation, policy and practice development to improving outcomes for Survivors.
Foundation Services
IGFF’s has provided leading case management and advocacy services to Survivors, families and communities impacted by institutional abuses for over 20 years. IGFF’s services also include research and community education, information forums, community development and Survivor support through the Melbourne Victims’ Collective. Our small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers co-ordinate warm referrals for mental health care, legal representation, police liaison, social welfare and pastoral support. IGFF provides expert consultation, policy and practice development to improving outcomes for Survivors.
REDRESS SCHEME SUPPORT SERVICE
IGFF is a national, Redress Support Service offering free and confidential support to anyone considering applying to the National Redress Scheme. The National Redress Scheme was created in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and is an alternative to civil litigation or mediation processes. IGFF can provide more information about who can apply, help you fill out the form and support you throughout this process. For more information visit www.nationalredress.gov.au or call 1800 737 377.
Melbourne Victims Collective
The Melbourne Victims’ Collective has provided an avenue for community action and education to an empowered community of Survivors. Established in 2006, the MVC is a unique example of a supportive and empowered group, with Survivors, families, professionals and supporters meeting every eight weeks for over nine years. Founded by In Good Faith and Associates, it is now a work of the Foundation that provides feedback, discusses current issues, identifies possible responses and may take collective action such as the Rally of Hope, 2013.
Survivor
“I have travelled a challenging road on this journey and without your help I would not be surviving as well as I am now. You all have given years of time and energy, with minimal financial support. The Foundation upholds the value of seeking justice for so many who have experienced similar and devastatingly harsher […]
“I have travelled a challenging road on this journey and without your help I would not be surviving as well as I am now. You all have given years of time and energy, with minimal financial support. The Foundation upholds the value of seeking justice for so many who have experienced similar and devastatingly harsher journeys to my own.”
Survivor
Long term client since 1997
“I am forever grateful for your help. Without this I would not be surviving as well as I am now. As I have travelled a challenging road on this journey, so too you all have given years of your time and energy, with minimal financial support, to uphold the value of seeking justice for so […]
“I am forever grateful for your help. Without this I would not be surviving as well as I am now. As I have travelled a challenging road on this journey, so too you all have given years of your time and energy, with minimal financial support, to uphold the value of seeking justice for so many who have experienced similar (and in too many cases devastatingly harsher) journeys to my own”.
– Long term client since 1997
Survivor, January 2013
“The MVC has been active tirelessly… in providing hope and support to adult survivors. I am alive today because of it.” – Survivor, January 2013
“The MVC has been active tirelessly… in providing hope and support to adult survivors. I am alive today because of it.”
– Survivor, January 2013
Wife of Survivor, May 2011 ongoing
“My husband came to see you this week, which alone was a break-through that I wondered if I would ever see, but the immediate change in him I have no words to describe. It is almost like he can allow himself to ‘feel’ again. I am looking forward to meeting you and participating in this […]
“My husband came to see you this week, which alone was a break-through that I wondered if I would ever see, but the immediate change in him I have no words to describe. It is almost like he can allow himself to ‘feel’ again. I am looking forward to meeting you and participating in this life changing experience. We are just so grateful that he has found and embraced the help he needs.”
– Wife of Survivor, May 2011 ongoing
IGFF Royal Commission assistance to long term client, 2014
“It’s been nearly 4 weeks since (we) went with you to the Royal Commission – we wanted to thank you for your care and advocacy…you helped make what could have been a painful and confronting experience into something affirming that took us to a place we could build from.” – IGFF Royal Commission assistance to […]
“It’s been nearly 4 weeks since (we) went with you to the Royal Commission – we wanted to thank you for your care and advocacy…you helped make what could have been a painful and confronting experience into something affirming that took us to a place we could build from.”
– IGFF Royal Commission assistance to long term client, 2014
Survivor, 45 yrs
“Faith has returned to my vocabulary….thank you!” – Survivor, 45 yrs
“Faith has returned to my vocabulary….thank you!”
– Survivor, 45 yrs
Survivor, 74 yrs
“The last eight years with the MVC has given me a reason to heal….”
“The last eight years with the MVC has given me a reason to heal….”
– Survivor, 74 yrs
