PHOTOS: NAIDOC Week 2019: Kids receive early sense of belonging at Welcome Baby to Country

Sunraysia’s indigenous babies and children were given an early sense of belonging yesterday. A total of 38 babies and children were welcomed to country by Aboriginal elders and the wider community. Hundreds of people were greeted at the Mildura Station Homestead by a smoking ceremony, traditional dancing and the sounds of digeridoo. For more of […]

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