My latest drawing. I gave it to my counsellor's office to hang in their childrens room.

I am thinking of applying for this job as then i can make the social workers pay for what they are doing to our family's and take there kids off them ha ha cyfs

Hi Daniel, I think it's commendable that you are considering employment within the child protection workplace.
Be prepared to face an authoritarian regime, they have their buddy system well entrenched in their procedures, the corrupt, arrogant dictatorship beginning its emanation in the ministers office, with the complaints department tribunal and regional managers sharing the privelidge of rank.

Hi Michael,

There are twelve bands volunteering to play a huge rally in Perth in a months time in remembrance of Luke and all other children who died while in the care of the government.
Peter Garrett has shown interest and we are waiting on Jimmy Barnes and Angry Anderson.
If you have lost someone or know of anyone who has they will be putting pictures up on a big screen to remember the children lost in the care of our government.
Also if you know of any politicians who would be willing to talk at this event let us know please, and thanks for your kind words and support.

Here is a message I received tonight from someone I have not heard from for awhile.

Dear Michael,
Everything happens for a reason. No matter how confusing, misunderstood, upsetting or frustrating. It's not what happens, its how we deal with it. There's a star out there that shines brighter than them all. U cant miss it. It shines over YOU the most. Childhoods end, is a new beginning...
Mick, u really are the most talented artist I have ever known. Express yourself forever. I'm in Townsville painting high rises, Do your run/walk, always knew you would. I'd like to donate bugt dont have ebay.I'll put in your account. I sent your sister in-law Lee a pic of Luke and she cried.

I have never sold my art. I don't expect to complete my trip being funded by donations. I can't use Luke to get money for me. I have to fund the campaign for my son, not use my son's memory to get money.
I will start selling my art as well as playing gigs on the way. I have all the equipment I need. please let me know if you are interested, regards Luke's Dad.

I only just realised tonight Lukey, on our last visit as I put you in the car, I tried to pretend everything was good and normal so you would not get upset.
I remember the look in your eyes, you were doing a better job than me at hiding your fear. I am sorry Lukey, I wanted to protect you. There was nothing I could do. I am so sorry my little boy.
I miss you and love you forever. I can't wait to be in heaven with you Luke.

The department of child safety should be a two edged sword:-

Firstly, they should be helping struggling, disadvantaged and impoverished parents and their children. Every family has problems. They offer minumum services and act out a role as the divine gurus on childrens upbringings. Their vast knowledge is gained predominantly from books used as references by universities. Many do not even have children. They come with the attitude "Their decision is always the best course of action to take." Nobody is infallable.

Secondly,

Luke died while in foster care arranged by the department of child safety.

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