The unfinished business of Sorry Day
On 26 May each year, Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in the Australian Parliament in 1997 and commemorates Stolen Generations survivors. The report was a landmark truth telling process, sadly almost 30 years on a number of the report’s 54 recommendations remain unmet.
Remaining Stolen Generations survivors are ageing, and many do not have access to a full and fair redress scheme, or to the records that hold keys to their stories.
The time to act is now. We must ensure that Stolen Generations survivors are supported to age with dignity and respect.
Resources
Download our Sorry Day Factsheet
Download our Sorry Day Social Media Kit for social content you can share
Download our Sorry Day Illumination Map
The Healing Foundation has created a series of social media posts and Sorry Day 2024 imagery for supporters to use across their own social media channels in the lead up to May 26.
We’ll also be sharing new videos and other Sorry Day content across our channels during May, using the hashtags #unfinishedbusiness and #bringingthemhome. Please give us a share, like or comment if you like what you see!
Facebook: @healingfoundation
Instagram: @healingourway
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-healing-foundation/
National Sorry Day events:
Please see below a collection of National community events recognising National Sorry Day. This list will remain a work in progress. If you would like your event to be included, please fill out the form and submit it. The form is available at the end of the page.
New South Wales
The Children of Bomaderry
When: Monday. 26 May 2025
Where: Sydney
Kinchela Boys Home BBQ lunch for community members
When: Monday. 26 May 2025
Link Up NSW Sorry Day Luncheon for Elders, Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
When: Monday, 26 May, 2025
Location: Baabayn Emerton
NSW ACT Stolen Generations Council
When: Monday, 26 May, 2025
Locations: Sydney, Bathurst, Mid-North Coast
Coota Girls Home Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering 2025
When: Monday, 26 May, 2025
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Gadigal Country
Victoria
Connecting Home LTD/Vic Link UP Sorry Day
When: Monday, 26 May, 2025
Location: Melbourne & VIC regions
Queensland
Link Up QLD Free Community Gathering
Location: Cranbrook Place, West End QLD
Western Australia
Kimberly Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corp
When: Monday 26 May 2025
Location: Notre Dame Hall, Broome
Yokai – Healing Our Spirit
When: Monday 26 May 2025
Location: Wellington Square, Perth
South Australia
Nunkuwarrin
When: Monday 26 May 2025
Location: Adelaide (Colebrook Home)
Northern Territory
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
When: Monday 26 May 2025
Where: Alice Springs (NT)
Northern Territory Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
Luncheon with discussion
Location: Malak Community Centre
