'Finally Home': Stolen Generations Survivor on Finding Her Community

Reflection, and a call for action, on National Sorry Day

Events have been held around the country to mark National Sorry Day, an acknowledgement of the forced removal of First Nations children from their families and culture. One-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are descendants of Stolen Generations survivors, and many have shared their families stories and memories of child removal. As reconciliation week also begins, First Nations leaders are calling for truth-telling and concret

'Racist harm': In Ballarat, the Stolen Generations' effects are still felt

Discover the stories of intergenerational trauma, racism, and hope shared at Ballarat's National Sorry Day event.

'Finally home': Stolen Generations survivor on finding her community

Stolen from her family, Angelique Wittwer could only return home and reconnect thanks to a compensation payment. But survivors in other states don't have the same opportunity.

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.

Indigenous Round honours culture - Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Sorry Day honoured across YP AUSTRALIANS across the country acknowledged and honoured survivors of the Stolen Generations yesterday, Monday, May 26 — National Sorry Day. For many survivors, Sorry Day is a time to reflect on their experiences and...

National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2025

Today Australia marks the National Sorry Day, in remembrance and reflection on the forced removal of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, known as the Stolen Generations, from their families and communities. On this day, we also acknowledge the strength of the survivors, and reflect on the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. National Sorry Day is a prelude to the National Reconciliation Week, starting on 27 May, the anni…