Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

• July 18, 1918 - born in Transkei, South Africa


• 1942 - learnt at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law


• 1944 - joined the African National Congress


• 1948 - worked for resistance


• 1956-1961 - went on trial for treason


• 1961 - was acquitted


• 1962 - was arrested
  was sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour


• 1963 - went on trial for tried to overthrow the government


• June 12, 1964 - was sentenced to life imprisonment


• 1964-1982 - was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison
• thereafter - at Pollsmoor Prison
• February 11, 1990 - was released


• 1991 - became President of the ANC

The Rights of Victims of Crime

A victim of crime is a person who suffered harm (whether it be physical, emotional, financial or psychological harm) because of a crime, or a person who dependents on someone (for example a parent) who has been injured or died as a result of a crime. Every person is unique and so everyone’s experience will be different. It’s important to get help and support to deal with these effects.

Rights and protections

Victims of crime in New South Wales have a Charter of Victims Rights to protect their rights. If you are in a life-threatening or emergency situation, you should always call 000 for help immediately. If you have been injured by an act of violence, such as an assault, robbery, domestic violence or sexual assault, that took place in NSW, you may be able to get compensation between $7,500 and $50,000. If you are concerned about your safety you can apply for a protection order. There are two types of orders: a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or a Personal Protection Order (PPO).

Under the Charter of Victims Rights, a victim should be told about the progress of police investigations, be informed of any bail the defendant has entered into and the conditions of that bail, any charges laid against the accused, information about the trial/court process and the outcome of the trial.

Finally, if you have any enquiries about your rights as a victim of crime please contact the 'Victims Services’ Victims Access Line on 1800 633 063.

Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal)

• 1920 borned on North Stradbroke Island


• 1941 joined the Australian Women's Army Service


• 1958 joined the Queensland Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders


• 1962 became the first Queensland state secretary
  read her 'Aboriginal Charter of Rights' at the 1962 annual conference in Adelaide


• 1964 first collection of poems We are Going was published


• 1968 changed political philosophy


• 1970s returned to Stradbroke Island
  changed name to Oodgeroo Noonuccal


• 1993 died on Stradbroke Island

Personal Reflection of A Story of Shannon

Shannon is a 18-year-old girl who wants to move out of home with her 19-year-old boy friend. However, it is hard for them to find an affordable flat near her school. Then her mother suggested them to wait a few years and taught them some basic life skills.

Under the law, Shannon and her boy friend can move out because they are both over the age of 18. Yet, it is better for them to live with their parents for a few years until they become more mature and finish their schools.