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16 January 2025 - All creatures great and small have a tale or two for sharing. Join us to hear those creature tales and enjoy a few songs, games and colouring-in on the side.
Suitable for families of all ages.
No bookings required.
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Thu 16 Jan 2025 to Thu 16 Jan 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Acknowledgement of Country
Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.