Personal Account
Sharing your words is a powerful act of truth‑telling. This space is dedicated to recording the reality of life after the National Apology — the gap between what the State said and what survivors continue to live.
How to share your account.
Via the Form: Complete any or all of the sections below.
Via Email: If you prefer to write a free-form account, please reach out via our [Contact Us] page. Let us know you would like to submit a Personal Account, and we will assist you through the process.
Note on Trauma: This form is about the present harm. There is no need to describe the original trauma or past events unless you choose to. The State has already blocked many from accessing that truth; this record is for your voice, in your own words, at your own pace.
Please take care of yourself.
If at any point you feel distressed or overwhelmed, please stop, pause, or return to this later. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7 through Lifeline (13 11 14), 13YARN for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support (13 92 76), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467).