The cyclist suddenly collided with a slow-moving Nissan 370Z sports car as he cycled between stationary cars on Stanmore Road in Petersham in Sydney s inner-west.
A man who came through state care in foster homes, a boys home, corrective training and eventually prison, believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated and the physical and psychological abuse he received.
Stanmore Road Boys Home in Christchurch was sort of a violent place but worse was to come for a man who has shared his experiences with RNZ. (file pic)
Photo: 123RF
Aaron, who is 50, came from a broken home and his interview with RNZ is the first time he has spoken publicly about his experiences in care.
He lived on the street for a year at the age of 9.
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Stanmore Road Boys Home in Christchurch was sort of a violent place but worse was to come for a man who has shared his experiences with RNZ. Photo / 123rf
Stanmore Road Boys Home in Christchurch was sort of a violent place but worse was to come for a man who has shared his experiences with RNZ. Photo / 123rf
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By Andrew McRae for RNZ
A man who came through state care in foster homes, a boys home, corrective training and eventually prison, believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated and the physical and psychological abuse he endured.