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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.

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Fact Sheets Trauma and Healing
Coping with the impacts of trauma

Tips and tools for Stolen Generations survivors and others who have experienced trauma.

Reports Stolen Generations
AIHW report: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations aged 50 and over: updated analyses for 2018–19

The findings of this report show that Stolen Generations survivors aged 50 and over are more likely to be worse off than other Indigenous Australians of the same age on a range of health and socioeconomic outcomes.

Media releases Trauma and Healing
Joint Statement: working to improve and promote social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and healing

Self-care resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and families, developed by Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit Australia), 13 Yarn and The Healing Foundation.

Fact Sheets Trauma and Healing
Pause. Breathe. Connect. Racial stress and trauma

It shouldn’t be up to us to manage racism, but there are some strategies we can use to take care of ourselves, our family, and our mob.

Reports Policy
Towards an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander violence prevention framework for men and boys

This paper, from The Healing Foundation and White Ribbon Australia, explores the essential principles required for an effective violence prevention framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and boys.

Reports Policy
A theory of change for healing

Our theory of change provides a compelling argument on the importance of healing-informed, trauma-aware strategies for Stolen Generations survivors.

Reports Trauma and Healing
Healing for our Stolen Generations: sharing our stories

Projects funded under The Healing Foundation’s Stolen Generations Initiative 2013-2015 enabled Stolen Generations survivors to take steps to connect to cultural and community services to support their ongoing healing journeys.

Reports Policy
The Healing Foundation Strategic Plan 2014-2017

A roadmap to our vision for Strong Spirit, Strong Culture, Strong People

Reports Policy
Ethical Partnership Statement & Code of Conduct

The Healing Foundation expects our partners to uphold professional standards of behaviour and conduct in line with our objects, values and mission.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Healing Foundation acknowledges Country, Custodians and Community of the lands on which we live and work. We also pay our respects to Elders and to Stolen Generations survivors, of the Dreaming and of the here and now. We recognise the ongoing nature of trauma experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit each day to survivor-led intergenerational healing.