STOLEN AWAY
Truth Telling For EducationAbout Stolen Away
The purpose of ‘Stolen Away’ is to offer a comprehensive exploration of the Stolen Generations history through an Indigenous perspective, shedding light on the profound impact of colonisation on Indigenous communities and the enduring burden of intergenerational trauma.
The session is divided into four distinct tracks.
In Track One, we establish the historical context, laying the foundation for a deeper understanding of the topic.
Track Two delves into the harrowing lived experiences of survivors who were forcibly separated from their families and placed in church missions or state-run settlements. Some of this content may be upsetting.
Track Three takes us on a healing journey, offering a yarning session where participants gain insight into the survivors’ resilient and courageous efforts to heal from their traumatic past.
Finally, Track Four offers a space for introspection, encouraging participants to reflect on the profound themes and stories presented throughout the session.
The session aims to foster understanding, compassion, and awareness of this complex and painful chapter in history, while honouring the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of tremendous adversity.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar Nation, the Traditional Owners of the country where Bringing Them Home WA/Yokai – Healing Our Spirit works.
We acknowledge their continuing connection to country and culture, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
During this session, you will be visiting the lands of the Yued, Ganeang, Goreng and Wiilman Noongar people. We thank these Traditional Owners for their participation in this project.
We thank the Survivors and their families, who generously and bravely shared their stories: this project could not have happened without your input.
WARNING:
This session contains material that could be confronting and disturbing for some students – particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
There are themes throughout this session that may cause distress, or viewers may find triggering including physical and substance abuse and childhood trauma. Listening with headphones or in a private space is recommended.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the session may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.
If you become upset, please stop and talk to a teacher or student support services at your school. The Welfare Check page after Track 2 also has information on organisations that can provide support.