Resources
For individuals, families, and service providers seeking to better understand trauma and support healing particularly in the context of the Stolen Generations these resources offer valuable insights, tools, and frameworks.
Research and Reports
Aboriginal Practitioners' Perspectives on Culturally Informed Practices
This study explores how Aboriginal practitioners in Australia conceptualise and implement culturally informed practices when assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Cultural Determinants and Resilience and Recovery Factors
This research delves into Aboriginal people’s experiences of healing and recovery from trauma, highlighting cultural determinants and resilience factors.
Marumali Program Impact Reports
Impacts of COVID-19 on Stolen Generations Survivors
A report by the Marumali Program® funded by The Healing Foundation, presenting findings on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Stolen Generations survivors.
The Importance of Culture and Connection
This report discusses the significance of cultural practices and connections in the healing process, referencing the Marumali Program® as a supportive framework for service providers.
Policy & Government Reports
Are You Waiting for Us to Die?
A report commissioned by The Healing Foundation highlighting the lack of progress in implementing recommendations from the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, calling for actions such as state and territory police apologies, improved records access, family tracing, and reparations.
Trauma-informed Services and Trauma-specific Care for Indigenous Australians
A paper by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare discussing the importance of trauma-informed services and care tailored to Indigenous Australians.
Recommended Reading & Articles
Indigenous Trauma Healing: A Modern Model
This paper proposes a modern model for Indigenous trauma healing, emphasizing the need for decolonization in social research and professional practice.
Why Trauma-informed Practice is Critical to Indigenous Healing
An article examining the origins of cultural safety practices and advocating for the integration of trauma-informed approaches in working with Indigenous peoples.