The Better Access to Stolen Generations Records learning module has been designed to assist archivists, information and support workers, new and existing professionals, and students seeking to build specialised skills to support survivors and their families.

The resources will help the sector describe the historical background of the Stolen Generations, including information relating to government policies around child removal and highlight the ongoing impacts of these policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today, including the recognition of intergenerational trauma.

The project is an initiative of The Healing Foundation in partnership with the Australian Society of Archivists.

The Healing Foundation CEO Fiona Cornforth said the training module provides a range of resources on key historical and social matters relating to the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their communities.

"The role of records in healing, redress and reparations for Stolen Generations survivors, particularly in relation to truth-telling and reconciliation, cannot be understated," Ms Cornforth said.

"This module will ensure that specific training is available so that Stolen Generations records are accessible, usable and will benefit individuals, families and communities trying to trace their history and reconnect with lost family members.

"As a country we need to understand the context in how these records were created and the impact on individuals and families of not having access to these records now.

"It will address the contemporary needs of Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants who have been telling us for years that they need support accessing their records under the current system.

"This training package is designed around trauma-aware, healing-informed principles with a view to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on a healing journey, accessing family records.

The course will take around 3-4 hours to complete and is divided into six parts:

Part One: The historical background of the Stolen Generations.

Part Two: The ongoing impacts of laws, policies and practices on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

Part Three: Broad context of the records created in relation to the Stolen Generations and the challenges of access to these records.

Part Four: Summary of government responses to the Stolen Generations, and the implications for archives and records.

Part Five: Providing trauma-aware, healing-informed and culturally safe access to records.

Part Six: The role of records in healing, redress and reparations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To view the training package visit the Australian Society of Archivists website: https://www.archivists.org.au/events/event/better-access-to-stolen-generations-records and follow the registration steps.

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