About this episode

This episode discusses the abuse at Bluemoor Family Day Care and features survivors sharing their experiences while examining systemic failures.

For years, parents trusted David Tuck to care for their children at Bluemoor Family Day Care in Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. Decades later, the full extent of his abuse is still emerging, with Tuck now believed to have more than 55 victims across multiple states. He died in 2001 before police could bring him to justice. In this episode, survivors Laura-Jane and Hailey share their story, while also examining the failures of local authorities and the failures of the Australian Government and our justice system to keep kids safe from predators.  Sign the #Keep Kids Safe petition  here .  LINKS If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . Contact Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578 , 7 days, 24 hours. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok  @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at  truecrime@mamamia.com.au  or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes.  CREDITS  Guests: Laura-Jane Phoenix and…

People in this episode

Host: Gemma Bath

Guests: Laura-Jane Phoenix, Hailey

Topics covered

• child abuse
• survivor stories
• justice system failures
• daycare safety
• government accountability

Keywords

• David Tuck
• childcare abuse
• survivor testimony
• Australian justice
• child safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bluemoor Family Day Care, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Full Stop Australia, Mamamia

Places: Batemans Bay, NSW South Coast

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