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About Trauma & Stolen Generations support

The trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is not only historical; it is intergenerational, ongoing, and shaped by systems of colonisation that continue to cause harm in contemporary forms. The Stolen Generations refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families under government policy, an experience whose impacts extend across generations. Many survivors are still living, and their children and grandchildren carry the effects of that trauma. Healing from this kind of trauma requires approaches that are culturally grounded, community-led, and connected to healing practices, not simply adaptations of mainstream clinical models. It requires acknowledgement, truth-telling, and structural change alongside individual and collective healing. Practitioners working in this space must understand the historical and political context and work in genuine partnership with communities. In Australia, the Healing Foundation leads national work with Stolen Generations survivors and their communities. Link-Up provides family tracing and reunion support. ACCHOs and SEWB services provide community-based trauma support. The National Apology Foundation and Stolen Generations organisations in each state and territory provide advocacy, community connection, and healing programs. Medicare and NDIS provide access to some subsidised services for eligible individuals.