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Newslines Radio: Working together to heal the past

Culture and Capability

We look at some of the healing strategies being used by Stolen Generations members and their families.

The process of healing and reconciliation is something that governments, peak bodies and individuals are all working together towards.

Newslines Radio spoke to Stolen Generations member Fay Clayton and Healing Foundation chair Florence Onus to find out their views on the healing journey.

In this program you will hear Fay talk about how significant the Australian Government’s Apology to the Stolen Generations was for her and the many other women who grew up with her at the Cootamundra Aboriginal Girls Training Home.

She also talks about the need for Constitutional Recognition as the next step Australia should to take in the healing process.

Florence agrees with Fay and tells Newslines that if we really want to Close the Gap on Indigenous disadvantage then healing has to come first.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of healing and reconciliation and offers a range of counseling, family tracing and reunion services through the Social and Emotional Wellbeing program

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The Australian Government provides a range of counselling, family tracing and reunion services for Stolen Generations members through the Social and Emotional Wellbeing program.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation is an independent Indigenous organisation that supports and promotes Indigenous healing throughout Australia.