De-Aboriginalisation

In the history of Australia, De-Aboriginalisation was the brutal attempt to eradicate Aboriginal peoples from the population. This was done through efforts of assimilation, extermination and segregation, and the government policies that supported these actions.

The brutal attempt to eradicate Aboriginal People and our culture.

They were put out here to mix with the white community.
Judy Norris from Wandella

Judy Norris from Wandella

Learn about the heartbreaking history of De-Aboriginalisation

Aboriginal Elder describes Australia’s child abuse to United Nations
Aboriginal Elder describes Australia’s child abuse to United Nations

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Aboriginal elder BJ Cruse described the Australian government's child abuse and cultural genocide of children -- aimed at breaking Aboriginal children's spirit - during the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples....

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Assimilation Days

Assimilation Days

Judy Norris talks about the assimilation days and her and her family's experience of trying to become part of the community....

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Defining Moments – Yuin & National Timeline

Defining Moments – Yuin & National Timeline

Timeline of key national and Yuin historical moments....

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Extermination Policies

Extermination Policies

BJ Cruse talks about past Australian Government policies that enabled the massacres of Aboriginal People....

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Missions and Reserves

Missions and Reserves

BJ Cruse talks about the difference between missions and reserves and the role religion played....

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Prominent People Photo Gallery

Prominent People Photo Gallery

Photos of prominent people shared by the Yuin Community....

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Segregation

Segregation

BJ Cruse talks about racial segregation in Australia....

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Assimilation Days

Judy Norris talks about the assimilation days and her and her family's experience of trying to become part of the community.

Judy Norris shares a story about assimilation days.

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