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“aunty Pauline” Went to the Press Club. Let's Talk About What She Said.

Pull up a chair, make yourself a cuppa, “aunty Pauline” has had her first Press Club address, and it was… Something.

There’s a lot floating around out there that needs untangling, and I'd rather you heard it from someone who's going to give you the full picture instead of half of it.

Here's the thing about “aunty Pauline”. She's very good at saying things that sound like common sense.

Pull up a chair, make yourself a cuppa, “aunty Pauline” has had her first Press Club address, and it was… Something.

There’s a lot floating around out there that needs untangling, and I'd rather you heard it from someone who's going to give you the full picture instead of half of it.

Here's the thing about “aunty Pauline”. She's very good at saying things that sound like common sense.

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Death and grief are never easy to navigate in early childhood settings. But when working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, it’s important to understand that loss is not only personal, it is deeply cultural, communal, and connected to Country.

Many educators feel unsure about what to do, what to say, or how to respond during Sorry Business. This uncertainty can sometimes lead to silence, avoidance, or unintentionally inappropriate actions.

Death and grief are never easy to navigate in early childhood settings. But when working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, it’s important to understand that loss is not only personal, it is deeply cultural, communal, and connected to Country.

Many educators feel unsure about what to do, what to say, or how to respond during Sorry Business. This uncertainty can sometimes lead to silence, avoidance, or unintentionally inappropriate actions.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE