This week Nicole talks to multi award winning journalist Russell Jackson about the work he’s doing to give a voice to survivors of historical cases of child sexual abuse at some of our biggest and most beloved sporting clubs.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode tackles difficult and sensitive issues including child sexual abuse and violence against children. If you or someone you know needs help or to talk:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

1800 Respect - 1800 737 732

MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978

The most recent piece Russell and Nicole discuss is Adam's story. You can read the rest of Russell Jackson's work here. You can follow him on twitter here.

You can follow The Outer Sanctum on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Email us at theoutersanctumpodcast@outlook.com

The Outer Sanctum is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, learn and play, and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded – that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.