They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable . The Apple Isle is reeling from revelations of high profile men who abused children, and recent revelations have raised as many questions as answers. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so many years? From Tasmania and beyond, this series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities and what happens to the people who refuse to look the other way.

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This is athletics - a beloved national sport that has shaped Aussie childhoods for decades. But what happens when the place where kids are supposed to feel safe and encouraged, becomes a hunting ground for an alleged sex offender? Coach Scott Goldsmith lifts the lid on what happened when he blew the whistle after a series of disturbing events unfolded at his local track.

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Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831

Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877

Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14

This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

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In Hobart in the 80s, 90s and noughties, rumors were rife that a certain group of businessmen and clergy were up to no good. When the cops came knocking, one offender promised to sing like a canary and implicate a whole lot of people. Who were they?

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Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831

Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877

Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14

This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

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If you say the name of certain people in Tasmania, you’ll get a knowing look and a hushed voice. This businessman is one of them. He and a set of 90s mates ran inner-city Hobart and they had a system. They would take children from foster homes for ‘treats’ and put them back. One is Kevin - another is Gareth - both are dead. The men who had them weren’t official carers, but they apparently had a bible in hand. Did they gain access through the church - or their sparkling reputations?

If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -

thenursepodcast@protonmail.com

Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831

Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877

Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14

This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

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In the 1960s, police who wanted to look into sex crimes were considered a bit odd and certainly weren’t encouraged. But when a pair of cops looked into Hobart’s top school, they pulled a thread that would take decades to unravel. The question is, why were so many predators in one place.

If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -

thenursepodcast@protonmail.com

Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831

Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877

Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14

This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.