John Padfield interviewed by Sarah Rood in the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 5786034
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Padfield, A. John, 1943-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2011
- 3 sound files (ca. 244 min.)
- Series:
- Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Online.
- Summary:
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John Padfield, a child care worker, talks about his reaction to the national apology, catalyst for greater understanding; how the Senate inquiry important in helping understanding children's lives in care; concerns about need for balance in interviewing process; wanting to promote greater understanding for children in care and the system; his brief personal history; Allambie children's home; Department of Human Services; the process involved for children ending up in care; brief history of career in institutional child care; his role as an advocate 1986-1991; development of child advocacy and the role of the advocates; working at Winlaton; the institutions for children available in Victoria in the 1970s and 1980s; structure and discipline at Winlaton; explains the process and expectations of the department; circumstances under which children went into permanent care; capacity to keep children safe; staff dedicated and hardworking; relates some of his experiences; reflects on public criticism and views on child protection services; describes average days work as child protection agent; foster care; reflects on his experience; how affected his life both personally and professionally.
- Notes:
- Recorded on 2 and 16 November 2011 in Melbourne, Vic.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed Summary (6 p.)
- Subject:
- Padfield, A. John, 1943- -- Interviews
- Other authors/contributors:
- Rood, Sarah, 1976-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project.
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2011
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