Tree of Survival

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This tree is the perfect symbol for this place. A tree, struck by lightning, that could have been destroyed, has given rise to a new growth, a sapling growing up from the old tree trunk. Standing in front are three Aboriginal men whose story echoes that of the tree. Peter Woods, Syd Jackson and Les Wallam were each taken from their families as young children, and placed at Roelands Native Mission. This experience caused much pain and anger, but they have each found inner strength to live with this trauma and to forge new opportunities, for themselves and for others.

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Roelands Village

We've been there, left and returned to Seven Hills

The rolling hills create a picturesque drive along Seven Hills Road, following the Collie River as it snakes along the valley. At the end of the road is the entrance to Roelands Village, a place of...

Address:

575 Seven Hills Road
Roelands WA 6226
Australia

Open Hours

Open by calling 9726 3606 or 9726 3224

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The orange bus pictured here was a step up on the Mission truck which used to take the children to play sport and be part of other events. The children took part in many sports, often fielding a team...

There is not one single story to be told from Roelands, but many. Roelands Native Mission had fifteen cottages in which children lived with their ‘house parents’. Some children had good experiences...

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