Each year on 13 February, we mark the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations and Tetra Tech’s international development team in the Indo-Pacific business stands firm in recognising this significant day.
We embrace National Apology Day, acknowledging the profound grief, suffering and loss endured by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children forcibly removed from their families by the Australian government. Our commitment at Tetra Tech is to foster an inclusive environment that supports learning, reconciliation and community thriving.
Historical context: the Stolen Generations and the National Apology
From 1910 to the 1970s, an estimated one-third of all Indigenous children in Australia were forcibly removed from their families under government assimilation policies. The 1997 Bringing them Home: Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families highlighted the intergenerational trauma inflicted on these children, known as the Stolen Generation. This report spurred a national outcry for reconciliation, culminating in the historical National Apology by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on 13 February 2008. This apology was a pivotal step in acknowledging the trauma, abuse, loss, and grief inflicted upon these communities.
Tetra Tech’s role in fostering reconciliation
At Tetra Tech we understand the importance of acknowledging our past to build a better future. Our organisation is dedicated to creating a workplace where employees from all backgrounds can collaborate and contribute to a shared future. We actively support initiatives and educational programs that highlight the significance of the National Apology and promote the healing journey of the Stolen Generations.
Join us in commemorating the National Apology
We encourage our readers to learn more about the history and ongoing impact of the National Apology. Your involvement makes a difference in the journey towards reconciliation and healing. Together, we honour this crucial part of Australia’s history and contribute to a future of understanding and unity. Learn more about the National Apology.