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Murraylands community speak out on issues and solutions for Aboriginal children in state care

Aboriginal children in care logoOn 24 July, Aboriginal Elders and representatives from community and government agencies met at Ninkowar on Ngarrindjeri land on the banks of the Murray to talk about how to support Aboriginal children in state care to grow up strong and healthy and connected to country and culture.  [spacer height=”15px”]The gathering started with a video of some Aboriginal young people talking about their experiences of growing up in state care and was followed by a frank and positive discussion.  Here is report of some of the themes and opportunities that came out of the discussion. [spacer height=”15px”]Please feel free to comment on the content of the report in the discussion panel below.[spacer height=”15px”]

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