National Sorry Day on May 26th is fast approaching and orders for the Kimberley Stolen Generation Sorry Day Flowers are underway as thousands prepare commemoration activities throughout Australia. Please get in early to purchase your orders so you will be able to wear the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation’s Sorry Day Flower to your event. …
Category: News
2019 National Apology Day in Broome -Many people, many stories shared.
National Apology Day 11 Years on – ABC Kimberley Radio coverage
ABC Kimberley Broadcaster Vanessa Mills speaks with Kimberley Stolen Generation Chairperson Dr Mark Bin Bakar about the National Apology 11 years on. The ABC Radio interview includes Kimberley Stolen Generation people John Ross and John Cooper who share their personal stories. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/kimberley/programs/breakfast/apology-stolen-generation/10811954
National Apology Day turnout in Broome sees 250 people come together.
An incredible turnout for the 11th Anniversary of the Apology to the Kimberley Stolen Generation saw 250 people attend the KSGAC Event. During the event community people from throughout the Kimberley showed their respect and understanding of the impact on Stolen Generation people and families. Services came to offer their assistance, many who are working …
Recommended viewing- Healing Foundation new release
In August- The Healing Foundation released an Inter-generational Trauma Animation which helps us to understand the impact of Forced Removal of Indigenous people in Australia and the social and emotional problems that are faced today by families. The Film helps us understand trauma and it’s impact on self and others as we work towards healing …
Local Memoir Living in Hope Wins Award- Story Courtesy of Alice Springs News Online- Posted 22/11/18
Story Courtesy of Alice Springs News Online- Posted 22/11/2018 Living in Hope, a memoir by Stolen Generations survivor, the late Frank Byrne, with Frances Coughlan and Gerard Waterford, has won the 2018 Most Underrated Book Award, offered by the Small Press Network. The announcement was made tonight as the SPN Independent Publishing Conference opened in Melbourne.The …
KSGAC Chairman Mark Bin Bakar “Our Goals and Objectives are now seeing fruition. “
KSGAC is growing from strength to strength
News from the CEO – Tania Bin Bakar
Here is what's been happening at the KSGAC in the last few months.
KSGAC helps Notre Dame Medical Students expand on the importance of Social and Emotional Wellbeing when working with Indigenous people.
This year KSGAC welcomed more than 70 Notre Dame University Medical Students during education and cultural awareness sessions. During the visit the students learnt about the forced removal of Aboriginal Children from their families and human rights issues. The members talked about the need for Medical Practitioners to have an awareness of Social and …
Mental Health Week- Working in Harmony with our services and community.
KSGAC staff and clients enjoy National Mental Health week. The recent Mental Health Week was a very busy time for the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation staff who participated in a number of activities focusing on social and emotional well-being. In Broome at Town Beach around sixty people came together and services such …
