Victoria Police joined Bendigo youth for an exhibition match of basketball, as part of the city's celebrations of NAIDOC week.
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The match was organised by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria Police and Bendigo and District Aboriginal Corporation.
Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee executive officer Nicola Perry said there was a great turnout at the match, through which the committee aims to connect with young people.
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"We just thought it was a good opportunity to do something for our young people, get our justice workers involved, get the police involved and work on building that connection and partnership with young Aboriginal children and youth, and justice," Ms Perry said.
"And also a celebration of the NAIDOC week."
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Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
