The Final Blog

And so the sun sets on another Tiwi Immersion Tour.

We have seen true beauty, both human and in our surrounding environment.  We have been challenged to think about Aboriginal Australia in different ways.

We have stood witness to many good news stories that rarely get picked up by the media.  We have learnt of connection to country which is so vital.

And we have been touched by the way Tiwi have welcomed and embraced us.  

In eight days we have visited four different remote communities.  We have learnt of the importance of language, culture, history, spirituality, economic independence and the central place of  family.

We have traveled a lot of dusty hot roads to discover that deep down there is  heck of a lot that we hold in common.  The challenges faced are immense but there is much reason to be hopeful.

I would like to thank St John's School Roma for making this trip possible.  The students have been outstanding ambassadors for the school and entered fully into the immersion tour.  We finish the week richer for the experience.  Mana.