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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Community voices vital for healing in Queensland

Media Releases | 29/04/2020

The Healing Foundation is calling on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to…

Fiona Petersen appointed as new CEO of The Healing Foundation

Media Releases, News | 26/03/2020

The Healing Foundation has appointed Fiona Petersen as its new CEO as the organisation continues…

Stolen Generations grants bring truth telling to schools

Media Releases | 04/03/2020

Schools around the country can apply for grants of up to $500 to learn more…

New Stolen Generations resources to guide GPs, dentists, aged care

Media Releases | 04/12/2019

General practitioners, dentists and the aged care sector will be better placed to support Stolen…

Stars align for song about healing

Media Releases, News | 05/07/2019

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

Schools to promote broader understanding of Australian history

Media Releases, News | 26/03/2019

New resources to explain Intergenerational Trauma

Media Releases, News | 23/07/2018

Sorry Day: It’s everyone’s role to commemorate

Media Releases, News | 25/05/2018

Sorry Day 2018…

Linda Burney and June Oscar to address global gathering in Sydney

Media Releases, News | 02/05/2018

Statement on the alleged sexual assault of a child in the NT

Media Releases | 22/02/2018

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