Non-Government Support for the Stolen Generations

Support for finding your story...

A number of organisations throughout Western Australia offer services to support Aboriginal people who were part of or affected by the Stolen Generation. These services offer counselling and emotional support, as well as assisting to reunite family members seperated by the forced removal of children from their families. These services are generally run by Aboriginal-controlled organisations and people.

Emotional support and well-being

Bringing Them Home Counsellor Services are provided through a number of Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation's to support individuals and families impacted by the policies and practices resulting in the Stolen Generations.

• Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Health Service - East Perth, WA
• Bega Garnbirringu Health Service - Kalgoorlie, WA
• Bunbury South West Aboriginal Medical Service- Bunbury, WA
• Carnarvon Medical Service - Carnarvon, WA
• Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service - Geraldton, WA
• Mawarnkarra Health Service - Roebourne, WA
• Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation - Link Up Services - Albany, WA 
• Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service - Kununurra, WA
• Yura Yungi Medical Service - Halls Creek, WA
• Wirraka Maya Health Services - South Hedland, WA

Contact details for these Aboriginal Health Services and other Aboriginal Health Service providers in Western Australia can be found at the WA Department of Health: Consumer Health Services Directory.

Link-up services

For more information on link-up services and how they might help you, contact your nearest centre:

• Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Association - Link Up Services - South Hedland, WA
• Kimberley Stolen Generations - Link Up Services - Broome, WA