Anthony Foster (activist)

Anthony Foster (12 January 1953 – 28 May 2017) was an Australian activist who was well known for his activism work on behalf of child sexual abuse victims.[1][2][3]

Daniel Andrews, Victorian premier, described him as the "embodiment of grace".[4]

Life and career

Anthony Foster was born on 12 January 1953 in Oakleigh, Victoria to Ken and Joyce Foster, a Methodist family, who were emigrants from the United Kingdom.[5] He married fellow activist Chrissie.[5][6]

In the 1980s, his two daughters were sexually abused and to get justice he became a life-long activist.[4] His wife wrote a book titled Hell on the Way to Heaven on their experiences.[4]

Foster died in 2017 due to brain haemorrhage.[5] On his death, he was given a state funeral.[4]

References
  1. "Anthony Foster, long-time advocate for child sex abuse victims, dies aged 64". ABC News. May 26, 2017 – via www.abc.net.au.
  2. "Anthony Foster: Tireless fighter against Catholic sex abuse". BBC News. May 29, 2017.
  3. "Anthony Foster: campaigner for child sexual abuse victims dies". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. May 27, 2017.
  4. "Anthony Foster's fight against child sex abuse 'must continue'". ABC News. June 7, 2017 – via www.abc.net.au.
  5. Courtin, Judy (June 16, 2017). "Obituary: Anthony Foster was a tireless fighter for truth and justice". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  6. "Anthony Foster's legacy for abuse victims". SBS News.
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