About this episode

Shane and Fiona discuss the experiences of Forgotten Australians with Richard and Mary Kath from Open Place.

Shane and Fiona talk to Richard and Mary Kath from Open Place about the Forgotten Australians, people who spent time in institutions or out of home care as children, and the impact that has on their lives as adults.You can find out more about Open Place via their website https://www.openplace.org.au/

Topics covered

• Forgotten Australians
• out of home care
• impact on adults
• institutions
• childhood experiences

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