The Bringing them home report (BTH Report) recommended (Recommendation No 7.a) that a National Sorry Day be held each year on 26 May "to commemorate the history of forcible removals and its effects." As a result of this recommendation the community-based organisation the National Sorry Day Committee (NSDC) was formed.
The NSDC was established in 1998 and has been incorporated since January 2001. From the beginning, the NSDC has continued through the commitment, dedication and involvement of both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. The NSDC is unique because its networks and voluntary memberships comprises of First Nations Peoples of Australia, including Stolen Generations and members of the Broader Australian Community. It operates on a reconciliatory basis that upholds a positive partnership between First Nations Peoples of Australia and the Broader Australian Community.
Since its' initial inception, there have been various State and Territory affiliations. In addition to these affiliations the NSDC has also gathered a varied and wide support base from numerous organisations who are also committed to bringing about change that supports healing, equality, justice and the human rights of Australia's First Nations Peoples. Through our members, associations, partnerships and supporters the NSDC continues its ongoing commitment to work with the Stolen Generations, their Families and Communities.
The NSDC also continues to advise and consult with Government Departments, Social Justice and Community Organisations, Education Facilities, and the broader Australian Community in order to ensure that the Sorry Day Commemorations continue and that all 54 recommendations of the BTH report are finally achieved by 2017 - the time frame set by the NSDC 'WALK Your TALK & Bring Them Home' 10 Year Campaign.
