The former Prisoner: Cell Block H star appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court Down Under this week (beg17Aug15) accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old female fan in 1984.

On Thursday (20Aug15), Kirkpatrick, 74, was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency on a person under 16.

Prosecutor Sarah Thomas confirmed Kirkpatrick will be placed on the sex offenders' register, but declared the actress should not serve a prison sentence, and instead be assessed for a community service order.

Kirkpatrick will return to court on Friday (21Aug15) to hear her sentence.