Fitzroy Community School (FCS), located in inner Melbourne, Australia, is facing serious allegations of physical and sexual abuse amid ongoing investigations by multiple government agencies and Victoria Police. Founded in 1976 by Philip O'Carroll and Faye Berryman, the school has long touted a unique educational philosophy that emphasizes community and resilience. However, former students and parents are now speaking out about their negative experiences, claiming that the school's disciplinary practices often crossed the line into violence. Reports indicate that students were subjected to physical punishment, humiliation, and bullying, with some alleging that the founders themselves were involved in abusive incidents. The Victorian Institute of Teaching is currently investigating whether students were exposed to unacceptable risks, while police are looking into allegations of assaults that occurred at the school between 2009 and 2012. Despite the troubling allegations, some parents have defended the school, attributing the complaints to philosophical differences in parenting styles. The school has issued apologies to former students and parents who felt unsupported, but the ongoing investigations raise serious questions about its future and the safety of its students.