Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have long called for processes of truth-telling. Numerous community projects have emerged to reckon with our pre- and post-colonisation historical truths, however few of these initiatives have been documented. This report highlights the many different ways community truth-telling can be realised, and how these efforts contribute to reconciliation.

This briefing paper outlines key research findings and suggests ways in which truth-telling could be supported. It proposes a set of principles which the research indicates could enhance the power and impact of truth-telling and makes recommendations about how truth-telling could be progressed.