Relationships Australia (Qld)’s Post

Sunday 26 May is National Sorry Day. "On National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the pain inflicted on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who were forcibly removed under Stolen Generation practices. "Sorry Day changes how we talk about the actions that left a legacy of hurt and loss for First Nations Peoples. We must unite with and elevate the voices of Stolen Generation Survivors to accurately assess the past and write a new future. "Stolen Generation Survivors harbour pain and anger unfairly caused by past government practices. Survivors have a humbling sense of hope and humour despite their trauma and its impact still felt today. "Subsequent generations are still facing ongoing implications of Stolen Generation practices, including remarkably high-risk factors for removal, institutionalisation, incarceration, mental health problems, addiction, and self-harm. "Through our work with First Nations Peoples and communities, we are committed to respecting the bravery of those who continue to work through the inflicted trauma and pain. We acknowledge the systemic racism still present in our society, and honour that truth as we walk with First Nations Peoples on the journey towards a more healing future." Aunty Debra Bennet

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