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Caring for Country

Explore different ways for looking after local Country with Kirli Saunders.

Inspire students to consider how they can care for Country through Kirli Saunders' poetry and books, including picture book Afloat. Plus, activity ideas for establishing a cultural connections garden and learning about Indigenous seasonal calendars.

Proud Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders OAM is an award-winning writer, artist and educator.

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Caring for Country – matrix

Yellow image with ideas for civic engagement with Kirli Saunders for students on caring for Country.

Activity ideas for students to explore how they can care for Country.

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