On Tuesday, an accident involving one of Interchange Bathurst's buses occurred on the Great Western Highway East of Bathurst. At the time six disabled teenagers were on board the vehicle, which was being driven by 19 year-old P-plater Matthew Daley.
According to a statement in the Western Advocate, Police believe that the driver lost control of the vehicle when he veered into loose gravel on the shoulder of the road. The vehicle left the road hitting a tree and rolled two or three times.
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle were taken to Bathurst Hospital as a precautionary measure.
A number of parents have contacted Carenne Gate dismayed with Interchange management's handling of the accident. One parent said "I can't believe Melinda Phillips believes this is a non-issue, she said it could of happened to anyone. Well it wouldn't happen if they had experienced drivers driving their vehicles. They don't care about the safety of our children."
Another parent claimed to have been badgered by Phillips. "She called me up to tell me there had been an accident and my son was being taken to the hospital. I was quite panicked and she then said 'I need to ask will you be suing us, if you sue we may not be able to provide a service to your son'", said the parent.
Carenne Gate spoke to Bathurst Police who said investigations were continuing into the accident and they believe the statement provided by the driver was inaccurate. Police said that Daley would be charged with negligent driving over the accident.
A whistleblower at Interchange told Carenne Gate that there had previously been complaints about Daley's driving. The whistleblower said that he was aware that Daley had been observed driving in erratically and in excess of the speed limit on a number of occasions. The whistleblower said that he himself had made a complaint to Phillips about Daley's maturity. "He is only 19, 20 next month and of course he is still pretty immature, he has a good rapport with the kids but he should be better supervised."
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It sounds like Melinda Phillips threaten this parent by saying "Quote"I need to ask will you be suing us,if you sue we may not be able to provide a service to your son'''',said parent.If Daley is chaged with negligent driving,the parent has every right to sue interchange.
Quite frankly Melinda Phillips doesn't know what she is doing. If she hired appropriate staff instead of via the friend of a friend system and if she conducted proper risk assessments this accident wouldn't of occurred. Yes Interchange is responsible, whether or not Matt is charged we are responsible for the accident. We have CTP and PL insurance to pay for these kinds of things.
I am very disappointed in the way this has been managed by Interchange and will bring this up at the meeting on the 6th.
Quite frankly Melinda Phillips doesn't know what she is doing. If she hired appropriate staff instead of via the friend of a friend system and if she conducted proper risk assessments this accident wouldn't of occurred. Yes Interchange is responsible, whether or not Matt is charged we are responsible for the accident. We have CTP and PL insurance to pay for these kinds of things.
I am very disappointed in the way this has been managed by Interchange and will bring this up at the meeting on the 6th.
Mary H you are full of shit !
so cheryl chaplin dont get that kids need to be safe "FRIGHTENING"
This explains why interchange us in trouble ,just like carenne support limited having you on seving on the management committee Mary H
Were you not hired by Carenne Support using the friend of a friend system.
Mary you do know you are voiding Interchange's Insurance by saying Interchange is responsible for the accident given you are on the committee.
It is a condition of the insurance that Interchange or its agent and employees do not say anything which could prevent the insurer from defending a claim otherwise the insurance is under no obligation to accept responsibility for the claim.
Oh Mary you also have another problem the CTP Insurance that Interchange has does not cover P Platers and that would be the insurance Interchange would most likely have to claim under as public liability generally does not deal with motor vehicle accidents.
I suggest you check the insurance as Interchange insurance will not be responsible if there is a lawsuit given what you have said and also the fact Melinda Phillips did not make sure the CTP insurance covers P platers or drivers under 25.
Mary you do know you are voiding Interchange's Insurance by saying Interchange is responsible for the accident given you are on the committee.
It is a condition of the insurance that Interchange or its agent and employees do not say anything which could prevent the insurer from defending a claim otherwise the insurance is under no obligation to accept responsibility for the claim.
Oh Mary you also have another problem the CTP Insurance that Interchange has does not cover P Platers and that would be the insurance Interchange would most likely have to claim under as public liability generally does not deal with motor vehicle accidents.
I suggest you check the insurance as Interchange insurance will not be responsible if there is a lawsuit given what you have said and also the fact Melinda Phillips did not make sure the CTP insurance covers P platers or drivers under 25.
Your not Mary Housler I am you are an impersonator.
OK.... my child was on that bus. To say that I am angry is an understatement. I very nearly lost my child, the driver was inexperienced. I have no idea what their insurance covers as far as liscencing requirements are... but I'd say that they would be on shakey ground.
Being denied services if I sue? probably... then they have a discrimination problem. All I know is that my child suffered an extremely traumatic experience, is now TOTALLY incontinent!! cant settle for sleep etc...
If I'd known a 19 year old p - plater would be driving my child to blackheath and back, I would have had something to say about it... failing to negotiate a bend without mechenical failure is neglegence!!!! End of story!
I am waiting to hear back from my solicitor....
Ha Ha Getting bit of your own back Mary Housler
can soon be confirmed Mary Housler,just by subenia your phone records ,and i'm sure solictors sueing interchange on behalf of parents will!
YES
Was speed involved in this accident ?
No it was due to poor road conditions this accident happened. A meeting with police this morning confirmed that no charges will be laid as the crash investigation unit have found it was poor road conditions that caused it
Well I think you are directing your anger at the wrong place I suggest you take it up with the RTA for there poor road conditions. Police have ruled this morning no charges will be laid as the crash investigation unit found it was due to poor road conditions.
Our driver was perfectly qualified to be driving that van and he has our continuing confidence of Interchange and its board to do so.
The accident was in no way caused by the driver. The driver of the vehicle has been unfairly blamed for the accident and the claims that he is responsible have been made solely on the basis of his age and are quite frankly age discrimination.
Also good luck getting any compo your kids need to have permanent injures to qualify. You will find it very difficult to purse us compensation as your kids already have disabilities and it will be very difficult to attribute any injury solely to this accident.
We are entitled to refuse service if we chose to any client and it would not be in your child's best interest to be coming to our service when litigation is going on.
We also will refuse service to families who engage in posting defamatory or harassing material about Interchange.
We will also not assist families who make engage in publishing lies about this accident.
We will though assist you with referring you to alternative providers. We have a waiting list with more appreciative people who want to be a client.
Regards,
Melinda Phillips
Interchange Bathurst
Bullshit it was fine on tuesday afternoon
It sounds like you are threatening clients who attend interchange and are considering sueing interchange."Quoteing you Interchage Bathurst"
We are entitled to refuse service if we chose to any client and it would not be in your child's best interset to be coming to our service when litigation is going on.
Good luck subpoena Blogger they can not release personal information under united states law relating to a persons use of online content that is why no one has gone to Blogger and gone off and sued for defamation.
The driver was probably taking speed. The employment standards at Interchange have gone downhill since Melinda Phillips started. If you are buff young male you will get a job no matter how hopeless you are.
Again the age discrimination.
The road was found to be in poor condition if you don't agree take up with police
That's not what the Police told a group of parents who went there today. I also find it inappropriate that Melinda Phillips would still have Matt working while this is being investigated. Stand him down.
Again fucking irrelevant. I've already seen a solicitor and I know Andrew Bird is on the committee but they told me that we have a case because you were too negligent to have appropriately skilled drivers. Was that person properly trained to drive a vehicle that size?
Melinda Phillips has no idea of duty of care. She should be sacked. She is a pompas bitch that should be sacked and then personally sued.
This is the sort of person she is. She needs to explain why ADHC weren't told about the accident. They aren't very happy Melinda.
Why is he at work today?
All I can say is that my child will be using another service after this debacle. Melinda Phillips wants to hold her head in shame for treating parents like rubbish. I hope the Interchange committee is reading this because this issue is not going to go anywhere for a long time to come.
The driver was blood tested for drugs and the results came back clear
You may get us to pay for out of pocket medical expenses but that will be the limit. There will be no payout for pain and suffering.
I should also say that in the rare event you were awarded a payout for pain and suffering it would be minimal as your child's pre existing disability would have contributed to what effect the child experienced from the accident.
Again you have to show permanent injury as well as showing that we were negligent.
There was no physical harm as a result of this accident that is permanent.
The only harm is likely to psychological.
It would be incredibly difficult to prove that there is permamant psychological harm and that would mean a formal diagnosis.
It being the case that the allegedly injured people are intellectually disabled it would be highly unlikely that you could a formal diagnosis of something like post traumatic stress, depression or anxiety.
Again Matt is entitled to the presumption of innocence and Interchange I understand support that approach as well as the entire committee. He is a permamant employee and consequently has certain rights.
The circumstances that are unfolding is that even if he was negligent that due to it being caused by inexperience it would not be sufficient to warrent dismissal as his moral culpability is seen as low as it is not in the same category as some who assaults someone.
A suspension from duty is considered under IR Laws a last resort and the employer has to consider alternatives and it would also be argued that Matt would pose little risk so long as he does not drive.
It is not a case where it is an allegation of a child protection nature or the like.
Again you are targeting him solely over his age in suggesting that is why he got the job.
He was appointed on merit and the entire committee of Interchange interviewed him and the decision was made by the committee.
We have no obligation to tell them.
He is a permamant employee and even if it were found he was negligent it would appear likely that the explanation would be inexperience. Speed as we understand was not a factor.
Consequently his moral culpability would be low and would not be such to reach a finding that he engaged in serious misconduct.
He also can not be stood down for duties as under IR laws that is a last resort and is only used where there would be a potential threat if he were to return to work. There is no threat if he were to return to work so long as he does not drive until the investigations are completed.
Email Melinda Phillips intbax@bigpond.com
Look at my website intbx.blogspot.com
He shouldn't be allowed to work with children. I have seen the interchange bus with him driving it sliding around corners with him thinking it is funny. He is a show pony and that is what would of caused the accident.
You mob think you have no obligation to anyone,but you are very mistaken,without clients you have no Interchange.
Parents with children on the bus have a case in negligence against Interchange. Call Brydens Compensation Lawyers 02 9676 3490.
The fact there was an accident alone doesn't give rise to a claim for compensation but the fact that they failed to reduce the risk of harm to their clients may. You would need to demonstrate there was measurable harm and that their breach of duty was breached.
There would be an automatic assumption that the duty of care was breached, especially given that a 21 year-old was riding in the bus. You can say it is age discrimination all you like - age discrimination applies only to older people being discriminated against not younger.
To discuss your rights and possible remedies, please feel free to call Brydens 02 9676 3490
Good luck with that you will only get out of pocket medical expenses as the children have not been permanently injured. All the kids were discharged very quickly from Bathurst Hospital with no need for follow up care.
We have a long waiting list for clients disparate for service
If you are from Brydens you should know that you may be committing an offence by publishing that comment as it is illegal to advertise a personal injury legal service.
Carenne Support is ready to step up to the plate and fill any vacancies in Bathurst.
I bet the crooks are !
What under Mary H,Carenne Support Limited or Tony Innaimo Transport
Matt Daley must of done this http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/the-other-side/just-like-the-movies-how-to-roll-a-car/story-e6frfhk6-1226255333956
Good work. Interchange is rotten to the core and should be investigated. It's committee consists of people benefiting from the organisation as well as people with no idea, it has major management issues, it has defrauded ADHC and we can't forget Nola's screw-ups as treasurer.
What do expect at least over a third of them are from carenne or carenne support or the RDA.
I can tell you now that a risk assessment was NOT carried out by Melinda Phillips, she told me this herself on the phone Wednesday afternoon. She is going to make one after the event.
I spoke to another employee who told me he wasn't asked to drive - he isn't on his P plates.
The major issue is the way the matter has been handled by management from what parents are telling me. Instead of being open and transparent they are covering it up and angering parents more.
Carenne Support has taken on runs at short notice for schools with support classes in the Bathurst area.
Carenne Support deserve a medal for doing so at short notice.
Again Mary it is completely irresponsible of you to be making public comment on a current criminal investigation into a motor vehicle accident which implies the driver is at fault because he was on his p plates.
I suspect ADHC would not appreciate committee members of an organisation it funds to be running around making prejudicial statements which deny a person the presumption of innocence.
Sounds like Carenne Support doesn't it...
ADHC has no control over me. We are paid to provide a service on a commercial basis. There is nothing they can do about me making comment.
I am not saying he is at fault because he is on his P plates you fuckwit, I am saying that a more appropriate person should have been driving. It is yet another fuck up by Melinda Phillips.
Where the fuck do you get your information Jenny? Tony Innaimo Transport has nothing to do with Carenne Support. Any person with an IQ above 60 would know that. You are just some fucking moron aren't you?
They may be, may be you say? How about when you know something you post then not before.
and when/if Melinda Phillips is found to have acted negligently you will be made to look like the imbecile that you are. No doubt you are Phillips herself, how about someone post her IP address.
I already have the support of 3 committee members for your dismissal.
No doubt you reported that Simone? How is exile at South Bathurst going?
Fuck off impostor.
The decision was not made by the committee you fuckwit. The committee never approves low-level staff.
Fuck off impostor. Who are you? Cheryl Chaplin who is trying to get me off Interchange?
This foul mouth woman is around your Special Children,how disgusting!
LIAR Mary H !
Does Melinda Phillips know you are Mary Housler ,Mary H ?
Ha Ha your getting a bit back Mary Housler .
Did they stack the interview panel just like Carenne Support do ?
I hope she succeeds Mary Housler
Careene support need to be investigated for being "CORRUPT" which they are.
Simone not your best friend anymore Mary Housler did she snitch on you?
Well why wasn't there more accidents then?
So my child is on that queer Steve's bus and as he was leaving my street he got the back of the bus sideways and ran up the gutter. Eell done Neil Moon you imbecile.
Blayney Lady report him to Special Transport Wollongong don't put up with this for another 12 months your child is too special to be put in danger the phone number is 1300-338-278.
I her there was a big shit fight on Ray Hadley's this morning. I know of a child who can't go to school because Steve doesn't have an escort. Wouldn't you think this clown would have had that done.
I spoke to Moon today and he said there is no way my child can go on their old bus because Steve is more suitable. The guy is a creep and can't drive for shit. I'll be calling Hadley and i will be naming you Moon.
They don't answer.
Good on you Blayney Lady it's about time australia knows all about these creeps at CPS and Ray Hadley is the bloke too do it.
Fax them 02-4224-9112
There not answering as there in crisis at the moment as they stuffed up student transport by only offering to pay a ridiculous amount per amount and numerous drivers refused.
I am sure that you will do this from Cheryl Chaplin's house too. It is so obvious that she is putting you up to posting your lies, so obvious it is pathetic.
Steve is a good driver, that is why Carenne Support wanted to employ him. We only employ the highest standard of staff.
Carenne Support is prepared to run for less than we have before because we are dedicated to providing the best service to disabled children.
Just think I orchestrated your sacking.
They are not lies Mary Housler and Carenne Support will be investigated.
Let's hope and pray Carenne Support are investigated and closed down.
BULLSHIT
Who are you talking about Mary Housler?
You and Simone Russell wasn't it Mary Housler.
and of course I was sunk by Hadley this morning, wouldn't give me airtime to talk about Carenne.
Grant Hatch has gagged Ray Hadley
Everything is a conspiracy
Who has made allegations against Carenne Support? You and Brian Carter former employees who got the sack. Add to that Nathan Carter and his vexatious claims and you can see where the problems lie.
Melinda Phillips had been told to sack Matt Daley or else. I moved that he be sacked, despite MIchelle and Cheryl trying to block it.
I raised a number of issues with how Interchange is governed, which was again blocked by Cheryl and Michelle.
Mary Housler fancy you moving any motion ,the corrupt book keeper of Carenne Support that you are !
You will find out it's is a conspiracy Mary Housler a promise not a threat !
And all the parents whose children were taken out of CPS you LIAR Mary Housler .
I am Mr Philip Stewart from Nyman Gibson Stewart Solicitors.
Our firm represents Mr Matthew Daley and I am posting here to inform you interested persons that an application for an injunction in which we will be seeking the following orders
* That all material relating to Matthew Daley or that may tend to identify Matthew Daley be removed from this blog within 48 hours of the court issuing the order
* That no material may be published identifying Mr Matthew Daley or material that may tend to identify him on the website known as the "Carenne Gate Affair"
* That the court take action for contempt of court for a breach of these orders and that the legal representive for the plaintiff may apply at 24 hours notice to initiate contempt of court proceedings
* An order directing the host of Careene Gate Affair produce to the court all records which may enable users to be identified
* An order allowing us to obtain details from various Internet Service Providers as to the identification of users of the blog Carenne Gate Affair and they produce such material to the registry of the Supreme Court as soon as possible
* An order for costs against Julie Brown and the persons who use the username Libertarian and SEA Snitch
This application is made under the inherent jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of NSW. The application is made on the grounds that the material published is defamatory, likely to pose a threat to the safety of the plaintiff and may prejudice Mr Daley right to a fair trial should criminal proceedings be initiated.
This application is taken to be served on all interested persons in accordance with order made by the Supreme Court of NSW for substituted service.
All persons who are affected by the proposed orders are presumed to have knowledge of this application to the Supreme Court as the Supreme Court has all allowed substituted service by placing a comment on the website known as the Carenne Gate Affair.
All persons should take notice that this application is listed for urgent hearing before the Duty Judge at 2pm on Thursday 2nd February at the Supreme Court of NSW which is located at the Supreme Court of NSW
Law Courts Building, Queens Square, 184 Phillip Street, Sydney.
Any persons wishing to oppose the orders sought should attend the court on that date. Any person who could be affected or wish to oppose the orders should seek legal advice.
Any persons who wish to contact the myself in relation to this matter can do so by email ps@notguilty.com.au or by fax 9264 9797. All communication from persons other than solicitors must be in writing in accordance with NSW Law Society Guidelines. If solicitors representing affected parties wish to contact me in relation to this matter I am reachable our office phone is 02 9264 8884
Regards,
Philip Stewart,
Partner,Nyman Gibson Stewart
The Department's legal and media team have spoken to all media outlets saying that the teachers will sue if something defamatory is reported about Carenne
Mary I understand that Carenne Support Board resolved to not have there members blogging on this blog yet you continue to do.
It is because the police have given him the all clear he was not responsible in any way it was the condition of the road that was the problem.
Secondly you are keen to sack him as he spoke to the fraud squad detectives who are investigating the missing funds and other capers at Interchange and he gave evidence implicating Michael Auld and there now seeking the advice from the DPP as to charges.
What speak the truth about the abuse at carenne PORTER?
Oh dear Mary Housler you are breaking the rules,you will be shunted next!
Another inpersonater
A BLOODY P plater driving disabled kids around???? You gotta be joking haven't you??? CRIMINAL and totally STUPID.
BECAUSE the bloody corrupt government has vowed to cover up all the criminal activity and behaviour there dear!!! They ordered WORKCOVER AUSTRALIA to stop investigating Bathurst west school when they found DET guilty of not adhering to LAW and being culpable, and also to STOP SUPPORTING MACKAY. No-one would answer any questions about WHO gave these orders but it all came from DET with LABOR government sanctioning.!!!
BULLSHITE!!!! Long before anything like that was dreamed up, the DET and government had gagged the media. It's the bought and paid for press you idiots!! They only report what they are told they CAN report and Carenne is OFF LIMITS.
THE PROBLEMS LIE WITH THE LIKES OF YOU AND DET AND SYCHOPHANTS WHO LIE LIE LIE AND FRAM UP INNOCENT PEOPLE TO COVER UP THEIR OWN INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME.
Do you think you're a bloody actress?? What a croc of shite! Want 50c to phone some gullible brainless idiot and tell them all about it???
Yes that is for sure!
Cat's Willow is Barry O'Farrell carrying this order on then ?
Very True Cat's Willow,but they will not get away with it this time.
Experience in driving? Someone please justify this to me? A 70 year old driver went through a give way sign and hit me, I had never been in an accident and I was 19 at the time! Oh dear that 70 year old had so much experience it must had been my fault because I hadn't been driving for as long as they had. Everyone makes mistakes. You could be the best driver yet still have an accident. It could have happene to anyone, it's the fact he has to have a sign saying 'P' plater that everyone is disgraced.
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