The rate of Indigenous child removal in Australia has increased since the 2008 apology to the 'stolen generations.
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The rate of Indigenous child removal in Australia has increased since the 2008 apology to the 'stolen generations.
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Suellyn's life changed when the Department of Community Services (DOCS) removed her grandchildren in the middle of the night. Hazel, facing a similar fate with her fourth grandchild, decided to confront the DOCS system. Jen Swan, deemed unsuitable to care for her grandchildren, was shocked to learn that her sister, Deb, worked for DOCS. Since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's 2008 apology to the 'stolen generations,' the rate of Indigenous child removal has risen. Together, these grandmothers form a national movement advocating for extended family placements as a solution to the growing number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.
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Why Watch
- Meet grandmothers fighting for family rights
- See the impact of child removal policies
- Follow a movement for systemic change
Did You Know
- The rate of Indigenous child removal has increased since 2008.
- Suellyn's grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night.
- Hazel took action after her fourth grandchild was placed in state care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Suellyn to take action against the Department of Community Services?
Suellyn's grandchildren were taken by the Department of Community Services in the middle of the night, which led her to believe that the department only removed children in extreme cases.
What was the impact of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology in 2008 on Indigenous child removal rates?
Since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the 'stolen generations' in 2008, the rate of Indigenous child removal has actually increased.
What solution did the four grandmothers propose for the rising number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care?
The four grandmothers started a national movement to place extended families as a key solution to the rising number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.
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