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MEDIA RELEASE

25 November 2014

Yooralla media coverage support for clients, families and carers.

As you may be awareYooralla is receiving media attention this weekwith regards to past issues of abuse.

Yooralla is deeply sorry for the distress of clients and families impacted by the inappropriate, and in some cases criminal behaviour, of a small number of staff as reported in the media.

Yooralla has established a support hotline, led byChief PractitionerProfessor Jeffrey Chan to support Yooralla clients, families and carers during this time. You can contact the support hotline via phone or email.

Phone:03 9916 5807Email:support@yooralla.com.auIf you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact us through the National Relay Service on 1800 555 660.

Yooralla remains committed to supporting people who have been impacted by the abuse, as well as families and staff.

If you have any questions, if you require any support on the issues raised, or if you would like to provide feedback to Yooralla, please contact Yoorallas support hotline.

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Yooralla support hotline

Phone:03 9916 5807Email:support@yooralla.com.au

For media enquiries please contact:

Yooralla Media and Communications Manager

Lauren Bradley

03 9666 4528 or 0477 719 181

lauren.bradley@yooralla.com.au

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