Indigenous People in Australia
Actress Rachel Ward works with aboriginal children and teens in Australia’s urban centers and the country’s vast outback.
Other Episodes
- Intolerance in Northern Ireland
- Child Soldiers in Sierra Leone
- Street Children in Mongolia
- Girls' Education in India
- AIDS in the Caribbean
- Refugees in Tanzania
- Landmines in Cambodia
- Child Labour in Brazil
- Poverty in America
Educational Resources
- Links for Teachers
- Lesson Plan: Indigenous People in Australia
Available on VHS/DVD
Real People, Real Stories
Rachel Ward: Indigenous People in Australia
Michael: A cultural exchange
Jake: Returning to his roots
Belita: Learning to dream again
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