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.
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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.

Healing Waters, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counselling and Wellbeing Service

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Healing Waters, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counselling and Wellbeing Service

Healing Waters Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counselling and Wellbeing Service is being established to address the trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Townsville region through a whole-of-life healing process. With an ongoing strong commitment to social justice, self-determination and culturally sound healing practices, we aim to establish a service that works towards breaking the cycle of trans-generational trauma, grief and loss that affects the daily lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in our community. This includes particular support to Stolen Generation survivors and their families through their healing journey. Through ongoing intensive community consultation, we aim to establish a safe private, confidential and culturally appropriate healing service. This service will allow clients to work through issues in their lives and through appropriate professional practice and healing styles, be empowered to identify solutions that will lead them on a path of healthier, stronger and fulfilling lives.

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