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.

Make Healing Happen

LIVE STREAM EVENT - 12th February 3:20pm AEDT

Thank you for viewing the National Apology Day anniversary event 2023.

A recording will be made available as soon as possible.

2023 marks 15 years since former Prime Minister, Dr Kevin Rudd AC delivered the National Apology to Stolen Generations, their families and communities.

The Healing Foundation brought together representatives of Stolen Generations survivor communities to hear from key speakers and performers, including:

THF Chair, Professor Steve Larkin
The Hon. Minister Linda Burney MP
Senator the Hon. Patrick Dodson
Coalition of Peaks lead Convenor, Pat Turner AM
Muggera Cultural Enterprise
Jessie Lloyd
Shellie Morris
Radical Son
Yuwaya Wilma Li Danz Company
Madi Colvillie-Walker
Kiwat Kennell

We gathered in safety, not yet clear of the pandemic, and in our knowing of the power of collective healing. We gathered to reflect on the journey of healing 15 years on from the Apology.

We encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours / 7 days)

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