Tag: indigenous
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Culture at the forefront of I Am Movement
A Mid-North Coast mum has taken it upon herself to revolutionise support for Indigenous children with autism. Creating the ‘I Am Movement’ to provide resources for families in need- reducing the stigma by embracing their culture.
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HOLIDAY PROGRAM CONNECTS TAREE YOUTH TO BIRIPI CULTURE
A summer holiday program connecting local youth with Indigenous culture has wrapped up in Taree today. Catholic Care teaming up with the PCYC and local Indigenous leaders to run the four day camp, focusing on Biripi culture and Gathang language. Dreamtime stories shared through art and dance. “Coming together within community to experiencing being on…
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BULLINA BEARS WIN AUSTRALIA DAY INDIGENOUS CRICKET MATCH
The Bullina Bears and Lismore Boomerangs took to the pitch today in Ballina. The annual Indigenous cricket match was full of action, ending in a win for the bears.
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DEDICATED RANGERS RESTORING ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE
Almost two years have passed, but the scars of the Black Summer bushfires remain on the Mid North Coast. A dedicated group of rangers is working hard to restore the environment and protect endangered wildlife.
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COAST’S INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY BRACES FOR COVID-19
Coronavirus is yet to infiltrate the Central Coast’s Aboriginal community, but health authorities warn it will be detrimental to the 15,000 indigenous people living in the region, if it does. Specialised services are now joining forces, to ensure they can keep closing the gap on health targets.