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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.

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Warrior connections

 Story

A modern-day soldier who served in Afghanistan is related to the 18th-century warrior Gambu Ganuurru, or “Red Kangaroo”, whose life was recorded in the 1953 classic Australian book The Red Chief by Ion L. Idriess.

Moil - Wagaman - Wanguri

 Community

Moil - Wagaman - Wanguri is located in the Top End and Tiwi Islands region. The area is found in the Darwin suburbs.

Monash

 Community

Monash is located in the Victoria and Tasmania region. It is found west of Melbourne and represents Mount Waverley, Oakleigh and Wheelers Hill.

Making healthy changes

 Story

Monawuy is a CDP participant from Birritjimi in the NT. The CDP has given her the opportunity to learn new skills and in the process, boosted her confidence and sense of independence.

Anzac Day: Teaching resource brings Indigenous service stories to life

 Story

Private Roland Winzel Carter fought for the Australian Imperial Force in World War 1 and his story is included in a new teaching resource, Stories of Indigenous Service.

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