ACC won’t help, can you?

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Given by 99 generous donors in around 6 months

Helping Roger because ACC won't

Auckland

As a 13-year-old in the early 1980s, Roger was groomed and sexually abused by a paedophile ring with close ties to the Dilworth School. Throughout his life, he has struggled to come to terms with this trauma.

Roger did the right thing, and asked for help from ACC's Sensitive Claims Unit in 2004, only to find the Accredited Councillor then forged his name and falsified documents for his own personal gain. An ACC Psychologist then diagnosed Roger with “extreme PTSD”.

But ACC says because he was not earning an income at the time, he's not eligible for weekly compensation. Roger had a job and an income four days after he first sought help - but ACC says those four days mean he does not qualify.

Here is a great article by Allison Mau on the injustice of ACC.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300431411/falling-between-the-cracks-victim-connected-to-dilworth-sex-abuse-case-misses-out-on-acc-compensation-by-four-days

Roger has since testified in court, leading to the conviction of one of his abusers (you can read his story here, TW sexual abuse:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300271209/paedophile-preyed-on-children-for-decades-shared-thousands-of-sex-abuse-photos)

Although the right thing to do, it's meant reliving his ordeals over and over again, and that's affected his ability to work. He's been struggling to make ends meet for two and half years, been evicted from his home, needs urgent dental work and a helping hand to get back on his feet.

As Roger's mate, I'd be so grateful for anything you can do to help pay the debts he's incurred, get his teeth fixed, get his confidence back and get him back to work.

Robert Kelland's involvement (page creator)

Roger is my good friend.

Use of funds

Paying the debts he has incurred, getting his teeth fixed.

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Chris
Chris on 29 Nov 2021
As I type, I have a tear hitting the screen. Roger mate, we love you brother. Lots of love from Chris and fam
$20
Robert Kelland

Thanks very much for your support and kind words.

Robert Kelland
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Guest Donor on 29 Nov 2021
$50
Robert Kelland

Thankyou very much for your support.

Robert Kelland
Rose
Rose on 25 Nov 2021
Brave soul. Supported quietly by many more brave souls
$50
Robert Kelland

Thanks very much for your support 👍

Robert Kelland
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Guest Donor on 24 Nov 2021
I’m not sure what to say except that you are extraordinarily brave and I wish you peace and lots of good things in the future
$250
Robert Kelland

Thanks very much for your kindness and support

Robert Kelland
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Guest Donor on 24 Nov 2021
What an achievement on behalf of so many. Well done.
$50
Robert Kelland

Thank you very much for your help

Robert Kelland

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This campaign started on 11 Oct 2021 and ended on 9 Apr 2022.