Today, 5th of April, marks the anniversary of the Bringing Them Home Report, a landmark inquiry that documents the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
The report, released in 1997, illustrates the profound and ongoing impacts these forced removals have had on individuals, families and communities. It also made important recommendations aimed at truth-telling, healing, justice, and accountability.
Today, we take time to reflect on the truth of this history, acknowledge the resilience of Stolen Generations survivors and their families, and recognise the ongoing work led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations toward justice and healing.
Read more about the inquiry and report here – https://humanrights.gov.au/bringing-them-home/index.html
If this has impacted you or someone in your circle, find support by reaching out to these places:
13YARN (13 92 76): A 24/7 national crisis support line providing confidential, culturally safe, one-on-one yarning opportunities with trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supporters.
The Healing Foundation: Provides extensive resources, healing programs, and support to individuals and communities impacted by intergenerational trauma. Knowmore (1800 566 966): Offers free, private legal advice to survivors applying for the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme. Link-Up (Qld) (1800 200 855): Helps Stolen Generations survivors and descendants reunite with family, country and culture.
