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Backbone of Indigenous communities

02 April 2020
Culture and Capability
Large group of Indigenous adults wearing the same polo shirt with Indigenous designs stands on grass. In the background are trees, a small wall and cloudy sky.

First Nations Women have long been the strong backbone that provide support and structure to Indigenous communities across Australia.

First Nations Women have long been the strong backbone that provide support and structure to Indigenous communities across Australia.

The Stronger Smarter Institute’s acknowledges this strength through our Teachers of STEM Initiative (ToSI).

Read about our first cohort of ToSI participants and how you too can begin your journey at Journey begins for Teachers of STEM Initiative participants.