Children, babies welcomed to country

Sunehra Ahmed Aug 20 2024

From left to right: Jayde Wheelan, Ayla Lane, Taj Lane, Crystal Strickland, Kelly Wheelan and Letty Storey. Pictures: Sunehra Ahmed

ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander babies and children have been celebrated and “welcomed” with a smoking ceremony.

On Wednesday, August 14, MDAS (Mallee District Aboriginal Services) held a Welcome Baby to Country ceremony at Kerang on Barapa Barapa country to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies and children in the community.

MDAS family support worker Malinda Loats sa...

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