LAST Friday saw a great community turnout at the Western Park/All Abilities Playground for the 2019 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.
The theme for the 2019 children’s day was ‘We Play, We Learn, We Belong’, promoting the importance for early education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Acknowledged annually across Australia, the day gives all Australians the opportunity to show support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every child.
Currently, the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are thriving and growing up strong in their cultures, with support from friends and family. However, some First Nations children still face ongoing challenges that stem from colonisation and its effects, including discrimination, poverty, systemic removal, intergenerational trauma, dislocation from land and culture, and community disempowerment.
The focus of the day was all about raising awareness and giving the kids their own day – the next generation of elders need to be cared for.
