National Sorry Day with Dandjoo Darbalung

The 26 May is National Sorry Day, a day to remember and reflect on the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were part of The Stolen Generations. Sorry Day reminds us that historical injustice is still an ongoing source of intergenerational trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities and peoples. On this day we acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generation Survivors and their families and their families and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation.

The Dandjoo Darbalung program at St Catherine's College does extensive work in this space by supporting Indigenous students, providing mentorship for school-aged children and facilitating cultural learning experiences for companies, universities and the wider community.

“For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, healing is a holistic process, which addresses mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs and involves connections to culture, family and land.

Healing works best when solutions are culturally strong, developed and driven at the local level, and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”- The Healing Foundation To learn more about the award-winning work our Dandjoo Darbalung program does, check out our website. To learn more about National Sorry Day, head to healingfoundation.org.