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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.

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Sending kids back to school

COVID-19
Pictured is an Indigenous school aged boy in a classroom reading a school book.

Many students will be returning to school and classrooms as the coronavirus restrictions start to ease.

Many students will be returning to school and classrooms as the coronavirus restrictions start to ease.

The Chief Medical Officer and a team of health professionals advised it is safe for children to be at school.

Information about how schools will work during this time will be provided by schools. Speak to your local school principal, teacher, or Aboriginal Education officers about any worries you might have.