Replace 'From the Shadows' Orphan School Sculptures

The sculptures, representing two Orphan School children were unveiled in 2022 in St John's Park New Town, Tasmania to commemorate the almost 6,000 children who were sent to the Orphan Schools from 1828 to 1879. The sculptures were created by renowned Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie as part of the 'From the Shadows' project to highlight the stories of convict women and Orphan School children.

In April 2025, the sculptures were stolen and destroyed for scrap metal. We are committed to replacing the sculptures and we need to raise $70,000 to do so.

For more information: www.fromtheshadows.org.au