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.

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Workbook and presentation

The following videos are professional development resources on racial trauma for redress support services.

The presentation and workbook have been designed to be used in conjunction with the videos below.

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Understanding racial trauma – Webinar 1

Webinar 1 – Knowledge is healing

This webinar explores questions about different forms of racism. It considers what racism and microaggression (or everyday racism) is, and covers tools for how to respond not react.

Understanding racial trauma – Webinar 2

Webinar 2 – The secret life of trees

This webinar considers language and meaning, and challenges privileges, and micro and macro biases. It explores the role of strengths and connection in healing.

Understanding racial trauma – Webinar 3

Webinar 3 – Racial trauma and sustainable practice

This webinar considers individual, collective, and cultural trauma and healing. It explores recovery and healing, and the role of children, teenagers, adults, parents, and Elders.

Understanding racial trauma – Webinar 4

Webinar 4 – The power of connection

This webinar considers the role of ancestors and allies in collective healing.

Understanding racial trauma – Webinar 5

Webinar 5 – Risk and resilience factors of racial trauma

This webinar explores the individual, social, and collective aspects of healing.

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