Who are the Stolen Generations?

Australia has a dark chapter of history that many are still learning about. Following European settlement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were removed from their families and forced into non-Indigenous society. The trauma and abuse they experienced left deep scars, and the pain still echoes through the generations. But communities are creating positive change. Today these people are recognised as survivors of the Stolen Generations.

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Thousands of Indigenous children were forced from their families and into white society.

• These removals caused deep, lasting trauma passed down through generations.
• Communities are healing through cultural reconnection and support programs.
• Education and national recognition are key to healing.

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