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Historical formal apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People


The Australian Psychological Society has issued a comprehensive formal apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People acknowledging psychology’s role in contributing to the erosion of culture and to their mistreatment.

Professor Pat Dudgeon, Project Director of the National Empowerment Project and Fellow of Australian Psychological Society was present for the apology

The full transcript and sound recording of the apology can be found at the Australian Psychological Society's website.

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