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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.

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Welcome to our News and Events page

Here you can find information about our latest news, upcoming events, workshops, and programs that we host and support, along with relevant news from the Stolen Generations organisation sector. 

National Apology Anniversary 

The Healing Foundation partners with Stolen Generations organisations to bring survivors from across Australia to the annual anniversary breakfast at Parliament House each February to remember, share and connect. To keep up to date visit the National Apology Anniversary page.

National Sorry Day

To promote healing and wellbeing and strengthen community connections for Stolen Generations survivors, The Healing Foundation provides a range of funding and support for Stolen Generations organisations to run National Sorry Day events within their communities, To find out more, visit the Sector Support page and National Sorry Day page.

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Don’t forget to check our News and Media page for all the latest news. You'll find announcements, articles, media releases and insights. If you have any inquiries related to media or press coverage, our Communications Team is readily available to assist you.

Media enquiries can be directed to Raina Hunter on mobile 0402 145 820 or hfmedia@healingfoundation.org.au.

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Statement: New Aged Care Act will disproportionately affect Stolen Generations survivors
24 September 2025
The Healing Foundation has backed calls by the Inspector-General of Aged Care to urgently “pause and reorient” the current approach to mainstreaming aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Inspector-General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel-Brown has called for urgent action to mitigate potential harm associated with the implementation of the new Aged Care Act. The Act is due to commence on 1 November.
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Importance of Trauma-Informed Support for Stolen Generations Survivors reaffirmed at Garramilla Redress Roundtable
18 September 2025
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Statement: Review provides pathway to recognise Stolen Generations as part of Closing the Gap
16 July 2025
Despite the wide-ranging impacts of the Stolen Generations, and the continued disadvantage faced by survivors, they have largely been overlooked over the past 17 years of Closing the Gap implementation. Shannan Dodson, The Healing Foundation’s CEO and a Yawuru woman, acknowledges the exceptional efforts of the Coalition of Peaks in leading reform, holding governments to account and driving change in partnership through calling for initiatives such as the Closing the Gap Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Led Review. The review recognises that although Stolen Generations survivors, descendants and related organisations are key to the Closing the Gap outcomes, they are not adequately represented in the National Agreement. “Currently, there are no specific targets or measures to acknowledge their unique experiences and challenges,” Ms Dodson said.
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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.