National Sorry Day: Stolen Generations advocates call for change
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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the image of an Indigenous person who has passed. Almost three decades on from a landmark report on the Stolen Generations lasting between 1910 and the 1970s, advocates say more action is required to assist survivors with ongoing trauma. As part of National Sorry Day, the federal government has announced $2.6 million to better support survivors. This story was produced in collaboration with NITV News. Those seeking support can ring Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14, visit lifeline.org.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can contact 13YARN on 13 92 76, Brother to Brother on 1800 435 799, or Yarning SafeNStrong on 1800 959 563. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sb
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