Victims of abuse at Geelong orphanages claim they're being discriminated against after discovering they won't be called by a government inquiry.

The state government announced a parliamentary inquiry into abuse by the church this week.

Critics say the probe is inadequate, saying it should have been a Judicial Inquiry or even a Royal Commission.

LEONIE SHEEDY from Care Leavers Australia Network says they've found out they're not included, but they won't be staying quiet: