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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.

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

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Sector Support

To support collective healing and strengthen community connections for Stolen Generations survivors, descendants and communities, The Healing Foundation provides a range of funding and support, along with collating a resource for training and professional development. 

Supporting survivors through Collective Healing Grants

On this webpage, you can learn about The Healing Foundation’s Collective Healing Grants and the survivor-led activities they support, and explore training and capability development opportunities for Stolen Generations organisations, workers, boards and the broader service sector. 

Supporting survivors through Collective Healing Grants
The Healing Foundation currently provides targeted grants for Stolen Generations organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations that are supporting survivor-led activities and events.

We work closely with Stolen Generations organisations to ensure the grants are flexible, useful and address the unique healing needs and aspirations of Stolen Generations survivors, their descendants and communities.

What does grant funding support?
Over the past decade, The Healing Foundation’s targeted grant funding has supported more than 200 projects or events that respond to the needs of Stolen Generations survivors.

In 2026, grant funding focused on Collective Healing and Commemorative Activities projects, including:

  • Supporting thousands of survivors, descendants and their families to attend events that recognise the anniversary of the National Apology and National Sorry Day to the Stolen Generation
  • Supporting collective healing through a range of healing camps, healing gatherings, and (re)connection to Country and culture through art, music, song and dance, language, and ceremony
  • Supporting survivors to document their stories and transfer their knowledge and storytelling through art, poetry, song, writing, and drama. 

Training and Capability Development Opportunities for Stolen Generations Organisations

The below resource brings together training, professional development and capability-building opportunities that may be relevant to Stolen Generations organisations, workers, boards and the broader service sector. Please note: Inclusion in this list does not mean the training provider or course is endorsed by The Healing Foundation. Organisations and individuals should review each option to determine its suitability, availability, cost, cultural appropriateness and alignment with their own needs.

  • Marumali Program

    An Indigenous-developed healing model widely recognised across the Stolen Generations sector. It supports Stolen Generations survivors, families and workers through culturally safe, trauma-informed healing practice.

    Certificate IV in Stolen Generations Family Research and Case Management

     A nationally accredited course focused on Stolen Generations history, impacts, trauma-informed practice, family history research and casework support skills.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid

    Mental health first aid training designed to help participants recognise and respond to mental health concerns in culturally informed ways.

    Aboriginal Mental Health Training

    Training focused on culturally informed approaches to social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Red Dust Healing

     A culturally grounded healing and personal development program used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community settings. It supports participants to explore identity, relationships, grief and loss, and emotional wellbeing through an Aboriginal perspective.


    Mirri Mirri Cultural Awareness Training

    Aboriginal-owned cultural awareness training that supports participants to build understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and connections to Country. Training includes content on colonisation and the Stolen Generations.


    YarnnUp Cultural Training

    Cultural awareness and capability training that supports individuals and organisations to strengthen understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives, and to build more respectful and inclusive workplaces.


    SBS Inclusion Program – First Nations Course

    Online cultural learning that helps participants build understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and experiences, and supports more inclusive workplace practice.

  • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance

    A qualification that supports effective governance, leadership and decision-making within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities.

    Australian Indigenous Governance Institute

    Indigenous-led governance resources and training that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and nations to strengthen governance practice.

    ORIC Governance Training

    Training focused on board roles, accountability, decision-making, compliance, financial oversight and governance under the CATSI Act.

    First Peoples Leading

    Leadership programs that build confidence, networks and strategic leadership capability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people creating change in organisations, communities and systems.

    Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre

    Leadership training, mentoring and development programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • 11227NAT Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People

    A qualification using narrative approaches that align with social and emotional wellbeing concepts and may support work with Stolen Generations survivors, families and communities.

    CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

    A counselling qualification that may include units relevant to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, depending on the provider and course structure.

    CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

     A qualification that supports roles in community development, case management, advocacy and social support.

    Five Bridges Programs

    Culturally informed training, employment and community support programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build skills, wellbeing and employment pathways.

     

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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.