Survivor of Church abuse named to ministerial advisory group

Frances Tagaloa is one of eight members appointed to the group, which will provide advice on the Crown’s approach and response to recommendations from the Royal Commission.

Alana Ruakere, currently Pou Tū Kūrae (chief executive) of Tui Ora, Taranaki’s largest Māori health and social service provider, will chair the group.

Frances Tagaloa was the first survivor to testify in the Catholic Church hearing of the Royal Commission and served on its Survivor Advocacy Group of Experts (SAGE).

She brings strong governance and operational leadership through her roles as chief of staff for Campus Crusade for Christ and chief operating officer with Tandem Ministries. She co-chairs the Survivor Experiences Services Board and serves on the board of Te Roopu Toiora.

“The Group will provide me and other relevant Ministers with independent advice on the Crown’s response to abuse in care,” said the Lead Coordination Minister, Erica Stanford.

“Collectively, the members provide a range of lived experience from survivors and survivor advocates to an understanding of care settings,” Ms Stanford said.

“This diverse range of perspectives and expertise will enable constructive discussions and advice on the monitoring, oversight and implementation of the Crown response. I am looking forward to working with them.”

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Abuse in Care ministerial advisory group established (Inside Government NZ)

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