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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

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

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

https://ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releases/16766

Carol's story

 

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.

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