Individual or Group Submission07/04/24

Anonymous 601

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Submission Transcription

What does it feel like to be an Aboriginal person living in Victoria?

Hard at times

What are the most important things you want people to know about your experiences?

Don’t judge all indigenous people unless you know

What does self-determination look like to you?

Our own people making decisions

What changes do you want to see for your children and grandchildren?

Aboriginal history to be taught in schools, preschools

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