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frequently asked questions
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Back on Country follows Lucy and David as they return to their family's Country for the first time. They meet cousins and Elders, visit significant places, learn local language words and hear stories connected to their ancestors and culture.
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In the story, going "back on Country" means returning to the Country connected to the children's family and ancestors. It gives Lucy and David an opportunity to reconnect with family, culture, stories and place.
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Children can explore connection to Country, family, kinship, Elders, culture and First Nations perspectives. The book also introduces children to Adnyamathanha language through words included in the story and visual glossary.
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Back on Country is recommended for children aged approximately 4–8 years and is suitable for preschool through Year 3 and Lower Primary.
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Yes. Back on Country is particularly useful for classroom learning about Country, family, kinship, culture and First Nations history. Teacher resources are available from Allen & Unwin and Culture is Life.
