Stolen Generations survivors have more health challenges than other First Nations people
Summary
A new report shows that Indigenous Australians who were taken from their families under government policies, known as the Stolen Generations, face much more serious health and social problems than other Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. These survivors and their families experience higher rates of disability, hospital visits, and mental health struggles, as well as economic difficulties.Key Facts
- The Stolen Generations refers to Indigenous children forcibly removed from their families between 1910 and 1970 under government assimilation policies.
- About 200,000 people, or 45% of Indigenous Australians, have a close relative who was removed.
- Survivors are 2.7 times more likely than other Indigenous people to have severe disabilities.
- They have 1.7 times higher hospital admission rates compared to other Indigenous Australians.
- Compared to non-Indigenous Australians, survivors are six times more likely to have kidney disease and nearly four times more likely to face serious psychological distress.
- Survivors struggle more with money, often unable to afford emergencies or essential needs.
- They are nearly twice as likely to report high psychological distress and mental health problems than other Indigenous people.
- Data on survivors’ needs may become harder to collect as they get older and are less represented in surveys.
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