Today is National Sorry Day.
Since 1998, National Sorry Day has marked a day of mourning, reflection and reconciliation across Australia.
It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the strength and resilience of survivors of the Stolen Generations – Aboriginal children who were forcibly removed from their families, cultures and communities.
It’s important to be mindful and respectful of the emotional significance of National Sorry Day. Contact the Aboriginal Health team if you or your Aboriginal patients and colleagues need support.
This year, we recorded a message about the significance of National Sorry Day voiced by First Nations people and non-Aboriginal people from across Monash Health.
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Participants in the recording
- Martin Keogh, Chief Operating Officer
- Sarah Ong, Director, Aboriginal Health and Engagement
- Kathryn Sullivan, Project Lead, Aboriginal Health and Engagement
- Cate McGrath, Director, Community Engagement
- Kellie Hammerstein, Disability Initiative Lead
- Nola White, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
- David Moyle, Site Liaison Officer
- Kerry Strickland, Manager, Aboriginal Health Community
- Mat Jetmar, People and Culture Business Partner
- Chirag Lodhia, Coordinator and Principal Trainer, Digital Health
- Karen Sawyer, Clinical Midwife Consultant, Monash Women’s
- Tara Harvey, Admissions and HIS Clerk, Heath Information Services
Approved by Martin Keogh, Chief Operating Officer