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 members, 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.

Fiona Petersen appointed as new CEO of The Healing Foundation

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Fiona Petersen appointed as new CEO of The Healing Foundation

March 26, 2020 | Media Releases, News

The Healing Foundation has appointed Fiona Petersen as its new CEO as the organisation continues to build a strong nation…

Stars align for song about healing

July 5, 2019 | Media Releases, News

This NAIDOC week will see the worldwide launch of Heal Together, a song and music video elevating the importance of…

Media Statement: The Healing Foundation AAG Joint Statement

June 11, 2019 | Media Releases, News

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New funding for schools to share Stolen Generations history

March 27, 2019 | Media Releases, News

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Schools to promote broader understanding of Australian history

March 26, 2019 | Media Releases, News

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Stolen Generations want a commitment on aged care

February 13, 2019 | Media Releases, News

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We have the evidence to break the cycle of Intergenerational Trauma

February 8, 2019 | Media Releases, News

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Responding to institutional child sexual abuse

October 21, 2018 | Media Releases, News

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truth telling media statement

October 10, 2018 | Media Releases, News

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New resources to explain Intergenerational Trauma

July 23, 2018 | Media Releases, News

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Fiona Petersen appointed as new CEO of The Healing Foundation

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