ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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It’s Derby Day as local mother helps school attendance

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In the remote town of Derby in Western Australia parents are helping increase school attendance and changing lives at the same time.

Community Constables making communities safer

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Two young Aboriginal men, with desires to help their respective communities, recently graduated from the South Australian Police Academy and have since returned to their homes in the APY Lands in northern South Australia to serve as Community Constables.

Making healthy decisions using the Good Tucker app

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The Good Tucker app is helping those living in remote Top End communities to make healthy decisions about which food to purchase at their local store.

Dhambit Munuŋgurr – Telstra Bark Painting Award

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Dhambit Munuŋgurr, who won the 2021 Telstra Bark Painting Award, uses her art to carry on sacred teachings from her parents and family.

Dhuruputjpi

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Dhuruputjpi is 211 kms southwest of Yirrkala, East Arnhem Land and inland of Blue Mud Bay in the Northern Territory.

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