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Tereesa Portrait

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Tereesa Portrait

Film - Tereesa's Story (Australia)

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Watch Tereesa's Story

Film - Tereesa's Story (Australia)

This short film shares Tereesa's story.

Tereesa is a Gamilaroi woman from Western Sydney who struggled with homelessness while raising her four children. Through the Baabayn Young Mums and Bubs Group, Tereesa was able to reconnect with her culture and create a better future for her children.

Suitable for secondary school, youth and parish audiences.

Duration: 4 mins

Audience

Secondary (Y7-12), Parish

Resource Topics

Indigenous Peoples, Poverty, Sustainable Development Goals & Human Rights, First Nations Australians

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