Forgotten Australians: Pamella's Story - On life's terms

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In
Forgotten Australians: Life Stories
Author
Vernon, Pamella
Publication Date
2011
Publisher
Alliance for Forgotten Australians
URL
https://youtu.be/4Q55EYX4zR0
Description
'On life's terms' is a video in which Pamella Vernon tells her story of growing up in institutional 'care' in NSW. Pamella was placed in Dalmar Home. She talks about her, and her sister Yvonne's, experience of being separated from their brother, Leith, who was in 'Babies' Home' at Dalmar. Leith also speaks about the experience of being separated from his siblings and losing the opportunity to bond.

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Forgotten Australians: Life Stories

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Submission 203 to the Senate Inquiry into Children in Institutional Care

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