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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Stolen generation survivors to receive $85,000 payments as part of reconciliation efforts in Western Australia
The Western Australian government has announced a redress scheme for members of the Stolen Generations, after years of campaigning by survivors and their family members. Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families in WA before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, in what the premier, Roger Cook, said was 'a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing'. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. The announcement by Cook on Tuesday leaves Queensland as the only jurisdiction without a redress scheme. 'The WA Government has long acknowledged the historical injustices and their ongoing impact on the Stolen Generations, their families, and communities,' Cook said. The state government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, the rollout of the scheme and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. The WA attorney general, Tony Buti, said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. 'It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's Stolen Generations by providing reparations for surviving members,' he said. 'We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted.' WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. The Healing Foundation, which represents members of the Stolen Generations, this week called for a national funding package to provide equitable redress and access to personal records to allow survivors to learn their stories. Prof Steve Larkin, the chair of the foundation, said ageing Stolen Generations members were running out of time. 'Many survivors have already passed away, without seeing justice for themselves or their families,' he said.'Even the youngest survivors are ageing now, with most eligible for aged care. Yet they are facing a system that can re-trigger the trauma of being placed in an institution as a child.' Larkin has called for a guarantee of at least five years of operational funding for organisations that support Stolen Generations members, including the Healing Foundation.
The Guardian
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Western Australia announces redress scheme for members of the Stolen Generations
The Western Australian government has announced a redress scheme for members of the Stolen Generations, after years of campaigning by survivors and their family members. Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families in WA before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, in what the premier, Roger Cook, said was 'a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing'. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. The announcement by Cook on Tuesday leaves Queensland as the only jurisdiction without a redress scheme. 'The WA Government has long acknowledged the historical injustices and their ongoing impact on the Stolen Generations, their families, and communities,' Cook said. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email The state government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, the rollout of the scheme and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. The WA attorney general, Tony Buti, said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. 'It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's Stolen Generations by providing reparations for surviving members,' he said. 'We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted.' WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. The Healing Foundation, which represents members of the Stolen Generations, this week called for a national funding package to provide equitable redress and access to personal records to allow survivors to learn their stories. Prof Steve Larkin, the chair of the foundation, said ageing Stolen Generations members were running out of time. 'Many survivors have already passed away, without seeing justice for themselves or their families,' he said. 'Even the youngest survivors are ageing now, with most eligible for aged care. Yet they are facing a system that can re-trigger the trauma of being placed in an institution as a child.' Larkin has called for a guarantee of at least five years of operational funding for organisations that support Stolen Generations members, including the Healing Foundation. For information and support in Australia call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for a crisis support line for Indigenous Australians; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978 and Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
