ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

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Food Security

21 April 2020

The Australian Government has made food security, including ensuring supply to regional and remote communities, a high priority throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rapid COVID-19 testing to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

16 April 2020

New rapid turnaround coronavirus (COVID-19) tests will be rolled out to 83 rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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COVID-19 health messages in Aboriginal languages now available

09 April 2020

The Northern Territory Government have rolled out online audio resources in 17 different Aboriginal languages to keep people informed about the latest information on COVID-19.
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Travel restrictions for remote communities

09 April 2020

New travel and social restrictions in remote communities
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Changes to funeral arrangements due to COVID-19

03 April 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout Australia, placing those who are most vulnerable in our community at risk.
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Sean Choolburra’s tips for keeping healthy, strong and connected

01 April 2020

Watch Sean Choolburra’s video for some great tips on keeping healthy, strong and connected during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Support for businesses and their staff during the COVID-19 Crisis

01 April 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is having negative impacts on businesses, including many Indigenous businesses.
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Stay in your community and if you can, stay home

27 March 2020

‘We need everyone’s help to follow the rules and stop people getting sick, to protect our Elders, protect our culture and protect our communities.’
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Restriction of entry to the Tiwi Islands

26 March 2020

Tiwi Land Council and Executive Director of Township Leasing A further Restriction of Entry has been issued and will come into effect from 7pm on 26 March 2020 and will remain in place until further notice for the remote...
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