***Distressing content warning***

Irene Priest and Margaret Priest are of Pākehā descent and are sisters. Margaret discussed 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 discussed extensive emotional, physical, and educational neglect as well as medical and physical abuse that Irene suffered in Kimberley. Margaret discussed further physical abuse suffered by Irene in her community care home and Margaret’s recommendations for changes to disability care.   

Witness Statement