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The garden commemorates the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal children and is in memory of Dr Chris Kohlenberg and Professor Brian Spurrett, OAM for their contribution to Aboriginal women and childrens health and their understanding of Aboriginal issues.
The Stolen Generations (also known as Stolen children) is a term used to describe the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who were removed from their families by the Australian Federal and State government agencies and church missions, under acts of their respective parliaments. The removals occurred in the period between approximately 1869 and 1969, although in some places children were still being taken in the 1970s.
Location
Address: | Derby Street, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, 2747 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.760367 Long: 150.711976 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Garden |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 27th May, 2002 |
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Reconciliation & Memorial Garden
This garden is dedicated to the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal people
And in memory of
Dr Chris Kohlenberg
9. 8. 1956 to 24. 7. 1999
Professor Brian Spurrett, OAM
20. 2. 1941 to 3. 2. 2000
For their dedication, commitment & contribution to the improvement of Aboriginal women and children`s health and their understanding of Aboriginal issues.
27th May 2002