On 13 February each year, we mark the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal.
Many of these removals occurred as the result of laws and policies aimed at assimilating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population into the predominately white community.
Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and experiences secret for many years, even decades.
Through hearing the resilient stories of Stolen Generations survivors there is now a willingness for Australians to join in on the healing journey.
Listen to then Prime Minster Kevin Rudd deliver the National Apology https://youtu.be/y1-9NO6G_dw
Find out more, go to https://www.indigenous.gov.au/reconciliation/apology-australias-indigenous-peoples
