Queensland offices of DoCS have put up posters for anyone over the age of 18 who was in government care prior to December 1999 to come forth.

There is certain criteria that needs to be met (have to be over 18, have to have been in foster care prior to the date in Dec 1999 and a couple of other things)and they are offering from $7K up to $40K in "reconciliation".

Oh, another criteria is that the person has to show that they were abused while in care.

DocSniper if you fit this, then this may be an avenue for you to try. It could even mean that meeting with these people might give you an avenue to contact somebody who may just listen to you.

You have nothing to lose.