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Believe in me
Elissia shares her strength, perseverance and undeniable love for her daughter in her journey to find safety for herself and her baby. The relationship formed between Elissia and her caseworker, Terri, speaks to the power of partnership and what can be achieved when respect, care and trust prevail.
Last updated:
02 May 2023
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
You can access our apology to the Stolen Generations.