The Fountain of Tears

Colebrook Home for Aboriginal children began with the 'United Aborigines' Mission in 1924 in Oodnadatta, South Australia. Then in 1942 they moved to Eden Hills, near Blackwood, and stayed until 1952.

The succession of superintendents who followed at Colebrook enforced a strict discipline. Many children were to suffer from this harsh regime. Having been removed from their families and land ties, because of the government's policy on assimilation, some were never to see their parents again.

In 1972 the Department of Community Welfare took on the responsibility of caring for the children until Colebrook Home was closed. In 1973 it was finally demolished.

Larger tears.

Colebrook Reconciliation Park is now a memorial to these children and their families. To remember the Aboriginal children of the Stolen Generation, the 'Fountain of Tears' and the 'Grieving Mother' statues, sculpted by Silvio Apponi, have been created for this park.

I found the tears statue both moving and emotional to photograph. I hope you will also appreciate it as my blip for today in Hobbs’ MonoMonday - Water.