Lotus Place became the Support Service for Queensland's Forgotten Australians in 2012. It provides former 'care' leavers (people who grew up in institutions or foster care in Queensland until 1989) and their immediate family members with personal support, help with records and family searches, counselling, social activities, support groups, opportunities to learn new skills, as well as assistance with other specific needs.
Lotus Place, under the control of Micah Projects, is a resource centre dedicated to Forgotten Australians.
The lotus flower represents the journey from Adversity to Hope, made possible through advocacy and public recognition.
Lotus Place provides:
Prepared by: Lee Butterworth
Created: 18 September 2012, Last modified: 17 June 2014
Last updated: 7 August 2023
Cite this: https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/qld/biogs/QE00471b.htm
First published by the Find & Connect Web Resource Project for the Commonwealth of Australia, 2011
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