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Facility accused of exorcisms and gay conversion practices applied for funding a month after Morrison announced it

Freedom of information documents show officials scrambling for information after then PM announced $4m for Esther Foundation

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Morrison government’s $4m grant to group accused of ‘extreme religious practices’ was likely unlawful

There is no evidence politicians knew of the allegations against the foundation when the grant to WA the Esther Foundation was announced

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

Esther House inquiry uncovers allegations of exorcism and sexual assault

Multiple sexual assault allegations, reports of gay conversion therapy, forcible restraint and unqualified pharmaceutical treatment are among the harrowing list of experiences described by former residents of a West Australian rehabilitation centre in the findings of an inquiry revealed today.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

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Former Esther Foundation residents claim they faced mistreatment and abuse as facility enters voluntary administration

More than 20 women have come forward with allegations about their time at the Esther Foundation rehab facility, sparking questions about whether federal and state governments did enough to vet the organisation before investing millions of dollars in it.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

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