The ribbon also acknowledged adults who continue to struggle with the effects of childhood trauma.

Warumungu elders, custodians of Kunjarra, as the site is also known, performed a healing smoking ceremony while one woman bravely shared her own story of abuse with those present.

Sergeant Dave Taylor attended to confirm police support in the community.

The event was organised by the national Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) in conjunction with the Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge as part of Forget-Me-Knot Day.