In a powerful and raw chat on today’s 4CA talk show, host Gavin King spoke with 17-year-old Cairns boy, Rocky, live on air about the teenager’s troubled past, including stealing cars and time spent in Cleveland Youth Detention Centre.

Rocky spoke of feeling “invincible and untouchable" while driving a stolen car, but after recently returning to Cairns after a stint in juvenile detention he wants to turn his life around.

Rocky feels he can build his literacy and social skills to better his prospects in life with support from strong family and community figures.