First Peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this resource may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.
What is truth-telling?
Truth-telling covers a range of activities that engage with a fuller account of Australia’s history and its ongoing impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The truth-telling process aims to shift understanding of our shared past and is fundamental to advancing reconciliation. This fact sheet outlines what truth-telling looks like and what it's about.
The term is used to acknowledge the historic silencing of First Nations voices and perspectives which have been persistently excluded or misrepresented in official historical accounts.
This fact sheet is accompanied by two additional resources on participating in and supporting truth-telling.
