'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
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
Carol is one of the many to have been helped find family in the UK. She says it's important others have the same chance. That can only happen if the Government honours the apology in full.
Child Migrants Trust
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