
Grace Tame's Foundation Shuts Down
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Grace Tames foundation, established after she became Australian of the Year, is closing due to funding issues. Despite this, their impact is significant: they harmonized survivor laws nationwide, boosted anti-grooming education, and supported hundreds seeking justice. Tames personal story of abuse by her teacher fueled their mission to put child protection at the forefront of public discourse.
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0:00It's April 10th. This is Sydney News today, your AI-powered local news. Grace Tame's foundation is shutting down after struggling with long-term funding. The child's sexual abuse survivor started it back in 2021, right when she was named Australian of the year for pushing law reforms and speaking out for victims. Earlier this week, the group posted on social media that they've hit across roads, like so many small advocacy outfits facing money woes. The board decided to wrap things up over the coming weeks. They made real waves, putting child protection front and center in public talk, even when it got tough. Every state and territory in Australia now drops the word relationship. From persistent child sexual abuse crimes, thanks to their push. Tame's own story fuels it all. She was abused as a teen by her high school teacher. Just months ago, she said a media smear campaign caused her speaking gigs after she led a chant at a Sydney rally against an Israeli leader's visit. Her fierce drive helped harmonize survivor laws nationwide, boost anti-grooming education,
1:04and back-hundred seeking justice. The foundation's legacy lives on through that ship she sparked.
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