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My pop couldn't go to school, but he instilled a love of education in me – ABC Heywire

28 July 2021
Children and Schooling
A young woman with long black hair wearing a light blue polo shirt stands in front of trees and some parked cars.

Find out more about 2021 ABC Heywire winner Shakira from Tennant Creek, NT as she reflects on her relationship with her pop.

Proud young Jingili woman Shakira from Tennant Creek, Northern Territory reflects on her relationship with her grandfather and how her pop instilled a love of education in her.

Listen to her winning ABC Heywire entry.

Shakira is one of 35 winners of the annual ABC Heywire storytelling competition putting young Australians at the centre of the conversations that shape their communities.

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Find out more about the Heywire competition and the other 2021 winners.