Darling Downs rape allegations

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The Catholic Education Office says it is providing support to a southern Queensland Darling Downs primary school at the centre of sexual assault allegations against a former teacher, ABC News says.


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A 59 year old man appeared in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday charged with seven counts of rape and 19 counts of indecent treatment of children.

He was refused bail by magistrate Kay Ryan.

The man, and the school he taught at, cannot be named for legal reasons.

Toowoomba Catholic Education director John Borserio says counsellors are helping the school to cope.

"We made available counsellors to parents and staff yesterday," he said.

"We facilitated three small group meetings with parents to provide up to date information, to clarify any issues, and to respond to any questions they had.

"We've made available office personnel for parents to come to speak with them, so they know there is an opportunity for them if they have questions or concerns."

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