Healing
Everyone has a different story to tell, that's what brings us together. An authentic history of Queensland and its people will help Queensland to heal
Healing as part of truth-telling
To heal, it is important people hear facts and evidence, acknowledge it, listen, learn and validate the experiences being shared, before we can move forward in a positive way.
For Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, healing is a holistic process—it can address mental, physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs and involves connections to culture, family and land.
Truth-telling can help people to overcome trauma and act from a place of strength rather than a place of hurt.
As part of truth-telling, a trauma-aware and healing-informed approach will be taken to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of participants is front and centre, and to ensure cultural safety whilst participating in the Inquiry process.
As healing begins, so will reconnection with culture, a strengthening of identity and restoration of relationships. Healing can support communities to understand the impacts of their experiences, which then helps them to create and lead change.
Social and emotional wellbeing
People participating in the Inquiry’s truth-telling hearings or sessions will be supported with social and emotional wellbeing services.
The Inquiry aims to be a safe, supportive and culturally appropriate place to share your experience and share information.
What supports are available to participants?
In contributing to the Inquiry as a participant, you will be supported by:
Sharing your experience
If you decide to share your experience with the Inquiry, you will be asked how the Inquiry can support you to share this safely. This includes:
Support