Bendigo Health inpatient unit reported eight sexual assault or harassment incidents in August 2019


A cluster of incidents of sexual abuse and harassment in an acute mental health ward at Bendigo Health has been revealed in a report from the Office of the Public Advocate.

Eight incidents of sexual harassment or assault took place in August 2019 in Bendigo Health's Adult Acute Inpatient Unit, according to the 2019-20 Community Visitors' annual report.

The report's aim is to identify issues critical to the safety, treatment, care and human rights of vulnerable Victorians who require 24-hour care in state-managed services.

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