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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Story time

Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country

Monday 4 July 2022
Live online
Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country written by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing

Welcome, children!
Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti!
Tonight will be the ceremony!

Can’t come to us? Join us online and celebrate NAIDOC week with a reading of Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country written by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing.

After the reading we’ll come together for some colourful and playful activities, so make sure to have the below materials ready:

  • Cardboard roll
  • Some coloured paper
  • Sticky tape
  • Feathers
  • Pipe cleaner
  • Scissors (remember to ask for help with these if you need it!)
  • Pencils, crayons or textas
  • Wire coat hanger
  • Strips of material, plastic bags, fabric

Made possible with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.

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