Stolen Generations
Stolen Generations

The Stolen Generations are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed as children from their families and communities through race-based policies set up by both State and Federal Governments from 1910 to the 1970s.
Intergenerational trauma
Intergenerational trauma

If people don’t have the opportunity to heal from past trauma, they may unknowingly pass it on to others. Their children may experience difficulties with attachment, disconnection from their extended families and culture and high levels of stress from family and community members who are dealing with the impacts of trauma.
Knowledge Creation
Knowledge Creation

We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing leadership, survivors, youth, therapists and academics to harness knowledge and co-design projects that combine ancient Indigenous healing knowledge with Western trauma knowledge.
- Stories from Community
- Looking Where The Light Is
Community Healing
Community Healing

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, healing is a holistic process, which addresses mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs and involves connections to culture, family and land. Healing works best when solutions are culturally strong, developed and driven at the local level, and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Resources
Resources

We offer a wide range of resources on trauma and healing for Stolen Generations survivors, their descendants, families and communities, along with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About Us
About Us

The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families.

National Redress Scheme falls short for survivors

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National Redress Scheme falls short for survivors

September 28, 2020 | Media Releases

The Healing Foundation says the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse is falling short of delivering…

Torres Strait communities taking back control of their own healing

September 18, 2020 | Media Releases

Torres Strait Island communities are leading their own healing by addressing the trauma, distress and long-term impacts caused by colonisation.

Regular ‘usual care’ health checks vital for Stolen Generations survivors during COVID-19 pandemic

September 17, 2020 | Media Releases

The Healing Foundation is supporting calls from Health Ministers and health organisations for people to maintain their regular health checks…

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National Redress Scheme falls short for survivors

National Redress Scheme falls short for survivors

Torres Strait communities taking back control of their own healing

Regular ‘usual care’ health checks vital for Stolen Generations survivors during COVID-19 pandemic

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