A GUIDE TO IGFF
Who we are
WE ARE A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED RECOVERY SERVICE, PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS, FAMILIES, WHISTLE-BLOWERS AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE.
Our bespoke, dedicated team of staff and volunteers co-ordinate warm referrals for mental health care, legal representation, police liaison, social welfare and other support. We also provide expert consultation, policy and practice development to improving outcomes for Survivors.
Our History
Since 2014, IGFF has been an acknowledged Royal Commission Support Service for a large population of Survivors impacted by institutional abuses, and has provided significant submissions to government inquiries and consultations. IGFF’s comprehensive services include case management, education and community development. We also undertake research and practice development in collaboration with Survivors and a range of practitioners. Restorative projects, recently including memorials, are coordinated through partnerships with survivors and institutional and community leaders.
We also facilitate The Melbourne Victims’ Collective (MVC) as a Survivors’ empowerment and education forum. In 2006, the MVC was organised to help people who were coming forward in constant numbers to independent practitioners, carrying the burdens of religious institutional abuse. This collective of Survivors and professionals has now informed social change through strategic communications with government, the public and religious institutional leaders for over a decade.
1997
In Good Faith and Associated launched as an independent service, and established an expert practitioners network to respond to institutionally traumatized Survivors, families and community members.
2006
The Melbourne Victim’s Collective formed as an action group focused on Survivor empowerment and with capacity to function as an education forum.
2013
In Food Faith Foundation launched as a charity, as the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse begins.
2014
IGFF established as a Royal Commission Support Service. This continues as IGFF becomes a National Redress Scheme Support Service.
2020 and beyond
IGFF has developed a 5-year plan for a Centre of Excellence, as our services continue to grow.
Sustaining The Hope: Short Film
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.
May 2011 ongoing