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.

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Resources on the Voice

News | 30/05/2023

Being trauma-aware and healing informed looks like taking every opportunity to ground ourselves with knowledge…

Joint Statement – Keeping Spirit Strong

News | 22/05/2023

The Voice Referendum and accompanying debate is an important conversation that, as a country, we…

NSW Stolen Generations Reparation Scheme and Funeral Assistance closes 30 June 2023

News | 10/05/2023

Living Stolen Generations survivors who were under the New South Wales Aborigines Protection or Welfare…

Our work in the ACT

News | 12/04/2023

The Healing Foundation offers advice and expertise to a range of organisations and sectors by…

THE TIDE MUST CHANGE: THE TIME FOR ACTION AND HEALING IS OVERDUE

News | 26/01/2023

This Survival Day The Healing Foundation pays tribute to the legacy of frontline survivor activists…

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse calls on community to do more to respond to the needs of children and adults who have suffered child sexual abuse

News | 31/10/2022

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse calls on community to do more…

Closing the gap progress report a warning to redouble efforts

News | 28/07/2022

Closing the gap progress report a warning to redouble efforts The Healing Foundation warns momentum…

Counting anniversaries will not make healing happen

News | 26/05/2022

Counting anniversaries will not make healing happen A statement from direct descendants of…

Survivors knew 25 years ago: safe, just, and accessible reparations is the only way to heal

News | 26/05/2022

Survivors knew 25 years ago: safe, just, and accessible reparations is the only way to…

Honouring survivor-led healing for the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to Stolen Generations

News | 14/02/2022

Today The Healing Foundation pays deep respect and gratitude for Stolen Generations survivors, their families,…

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