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Aunty Lorraine Peeters Advocates for Stolen Generations Survivors' Support

25 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Aunty Lorraine Peeters, now 88, is advocating for a national plan to support survivors of the Stolen Generations in Australia as they age. She recalls the traumatic experience of being taken from her home at four years old and placed in the Cootamundra Aboriginal Girls Home.
There, she was separated from her siblings and subjected to a system designed to erase her Indigenous identity. Lorraine's call to action highlights the urgent need for government support for those who endured similar traumas.
The Stolen Generations refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families by Australian federal and state government agencies and church missions, under acts of their respective parliaments. This practice aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into white society a…
Aunty Lorraine's story is a poignant reminder of the lasting impacts of colonial policies on Indigenous communities in Australia. As survivors of the Stolen Generations age, it is critical for the government to acknowledge their suffering and provide comprehensive support.

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