The importance of education. Learning from the past with Michael's story.
How he is making what happened to him has a child help educate a new generation. The Trust has uncovered his roots. He is now sharing his story
Child Migrants Trust
The UK Apology
'The 15th Anniversary of the UK apology came and went in silence. The same as when we the children forcibly left Britain's shores, on those fateful journeys from our home, our family, our country. We remember the deafening silence.'
Statement from Norman Johnston, President, International Association of Former Child Migrants
24th February 2025
Child Migrants Trust
The Apology anniversary
15th Anniversary of the Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
'The Albanese Labor Government today acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants who as children were abandoned by, or removed from, their families and placed into institutional care.'
16th November 2024
Child Migrants Trust
What we do
The Child Migrants Trust supports former child migrants and their families in several ways. For more details on our services, please get in touch.
Restoration of Family and Identity
Learn about rebuilding hope and family relationships fractured by decades of separation through child migration.
Recovering from childhood institutional harm
Professional help to address the lifelong pain of stolen childhoods and betrayal of trust.
Advocacy
CMT is the only independent, professional organisation working with former child migrants from all migrating agency backgrounds. Our work alerts governments to the urgent unmet needs and unresolved issues.
Lessons learned, community and professional education
Our publications, work with the media and information for students and professionals.
International Association of former Child Migrants and their Families
The International Association of former Child Migrants and their Families – run by and for former child migrants – represents the views and interests of Britain's former Child Migrants.
