Greens look for more action on Sorry Day
The Australian Greens have today reaffirmed their commitment to better
outcomes for the Stolen Generations, using Sorry Day to focus on taking
further steps towards a better Australia.
"It is poignant that this year, Sorry Day comes just as the national
discussion paper on the recognition of Indigenous people in Australia's
constitution is launched and we engage in a national discussion" said
Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens spokesperson on Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Issues said today.
"We believe that Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians
has the potential to be the basis for lasting and meaningful change in
our society.
"I am encouraged by some of the work being done around the country to
deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal people, including practical
measures to overcome the sad legacy of the Stolen Generations but more
needs to be done.
"The National Sorry Day Committee's Progress Scorecard is used to
measure the progress of the Stolen Generations Working Partnership and
has highlighted the importance of continued and improved support for
important services and programs.
"For example, the scorecard identifies a number of instances where
funding from the Federal Government's mental health package could be
invested to improve support services for Stolen Generations and their
families. Mental health remains a serious concern in many Aboriginal
communities, and services are often under-resourced.
I'll be at Balaangala Gardens, 98 Yooralla St The Gap for a ceremony and tree planting from 4.30 till 6pm, organised by the local reconcilliation group.
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