A new Stolen Generations initiative launched today by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation will cement the importance of the Stolen Generations in the healing journeys of Australia’s Indigenous people.

The Stolen Generations Reference Committee comprises: Heather Kamarra Shearer, SA (Aranda People),    Aunty Lorraine Peeters, QLD (Wailwan/Bidgera), Vicki Lee Knowles, NT (Malak Malak/Marithiel, Daly River), Helen Moran, ACT (Wiradjuri and Wongaibon), Carolyn Fyfe, QLD (Juun Ju Warra woman from the Guggu Yimthirr tribe),  and Florence Onus, QLD (Birri-Gubba and Kairi/Bidjara clans).

The Healing Foundation has allocated $750,000 to this program with an additional $200,000 coming from the Australian Government.

MR 1302 Stolen Generations Initiative

Commemorating the Apology

Florence Onus, chairperson NRL speech  Florence Onus All Stars speech 2012
Florence Onus, chairperson Apology Speech   Florence Onus Apology speech 2012

National Apology Anniversary to be celebrated with 101 grants

One hundred and one micro grants to celebrate the Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations have been distributed nationally by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation.

The grants of up to $500 each, funded by the Australian Government, will assist Indigenous organisations in funding local activities to commemorate the fourth Anniversary of the Apology on or around 13 February.

2012 Micro Grants recipient listing

2011 Micro Grant event in Tennant Creek

“No fairytale ending but the dreaming’s just begun”

On February 5 the Indigenous All-Stars team played the NRL All-Stars team. The match was heated and in the end our Indigenous All-Star warriors went down by eight points. This defeat did not detract from all the good the game had done in the community. This was highlighted by some of the media gained throughout the week. To check out an article about the game and the inspirational speech given by the Healing Foundation chair see http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/no-fairytale-ending-but-the-dreamings-just-begun-20120205-1qzuk.html . See also http://www.healingfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SouthernStarArticle.pdf

Indigenous Human Rights Training Design Consultancy

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation is currently seeking an experienced consultant with expertise in Indigenous human rights to develop the curriculum for a community workshop.

Applications close February 27^th.
Human Rights Education Training Design Consultants Brief

Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Certificate Program – Feasibility Study Request for Tender.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation is an independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation with a focus on healing our community.

The Healing Foundation is pleased to announce an opportunity to conduct a feasibility study to develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery Certificate program.

Tendering Process – GMH Tender

www.healingfoundation.org.au For further information contact Dr Robert Brooks, Research Director on 0487 770 049

Closing date for proposals: Monday 5 March 2012