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Barbara Elizabeth Spriggs

Barbara brought about the exposure of a decade-long culture of cover up of the abuse and maltreatment of residents at the Oakden facility when she sought answers for suspected abuse and neglect of

About this winner

  • Year: 2017
  • Level: Winner
  • Award category: Tony Fitzgerald memorial community individual award

About the 2017 nomination

Barbara brought about the exposure of a decade-long culture of cover up of the abuse and maltreatment of residents at the Oakden facility when she sought answers for suspected abuse and neglect of her husband while in care across 2015 and 2016.

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