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Irene Priest and Margaret Priest - Irene Priest and Margaret Priest are of Pākehā descent and are sisters. Margaret will discuss Irene’s experiences in care. Irene is disabled and was placed in Kimberley Centre from age six to 48 (1962 2004) when Kimberley was closed. Irene then moved to a community care home.  Margaret will discuss extensive emotional, physical, and educational neglect as well as medical and physical abuse that Irene suffered in Kimberley. Margaret also discusses further physical abuse suffered by Irene in her community care home and Margaret’s recommendations for change to disability care.   

Witness Statement of Irene Priest and Margaret Priest

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