Entertainment

Watch the historic apology in Federal Parliament to the Stolen Generations of Australia by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on the 13th February 2008. ‘Presented by Tony Jones (Lateline) and Miriam Corowa (Message Stick) this video includes complete coverage of the speeches and proceedings with expert analysis and reaction from members of Australia’s Stolen Generation’.

Mabo is the story about the public and private life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and his impact on the legal and political landscape of Australia. Seen through the eyes of the filmmaker Trevor Graham, this documentary tells the ‘stories about an island man so passionate about family and home that he fought an entire nation and its legal system.’

In recognition of International Men’s Health come on a fun and educational journey about mindfulness in everyday life. Including research from neuroscientists who explore what is mindlessness and what is mindfulness? Personal stories from ‘military personnel and teenagers showcase how mindfulness has led to overcoming stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.’

'After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.'

‘Freedom Stories is an exploration by filmmaker Steve Thomas of the achievements and struggles of former ‘boat people’. Now Australian citizens, they arrived seeking asylum from the Middle-East around 2001 – a watershed year in Australian politics sparked by the Tampa affair and Prime Minister John Howard’s declaration: “We will decide who comes to this country and the circumstances in which they come”.’

'YOU CAN'T ASK THAT asks refugees the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.'

Listen to Trevor Jamieson read aloud the story of Maggie and her Mother in the picture book Sorry Day. ‘A retelling of the day when the then Prime Minister of Australia acknowledged the sorrows of past and said sorry to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.’

‘A fictionalised account of the Stolen Generation that tells of an Aboriginal girl taken from her family by the government and sent to a children's home by author Trina Saffioti, illustrated by Norma MacDonald and read by Anita Heiss.’

Read the bestselling story of Anh Do and his journey and life in Australia. 'The Happiest Refugee tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of one of our favourite personalities. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. Anh's story will move and amuse all who read it.'

'Everyone wants a place of safety, a place to share with the people they love. A place to relax. A home.' Not suitable for children under 10 years old. ‘Home and Away is a powerful, heartbreaking and though-providing story written and read by author John Marsden with illustrations by Matt Ottley.’

Indian Summer is a collection of personal essays written by Sam Pickering. His stories teach us to ‘value our words and to laugh at the world around us.’