On 13 February 2008, Australians everywhere stopped to hear Prime Minister Kevin Rudd deliver the national apology to the Stolen Generations.

The apology provided the foundation for us to heal together and provide justice to the Stolen Generations. It is also helping to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and make reconciliation a reality for the benefit of us all.

In workplaces, schools, public spaces and homes, we stood together and shared this memorable moment in our nation's history.

Reconciliation Australia has put together a package of ideas and resources to commemorate the first anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations.

The AEU encourages schools to commemorate the anniversary.