Close the Gap: Helping bring students together

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View Subscription OffersBega District News' complete view of propertyHome/News/Latest NewsClose the Gap: Helping bring students togetherBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated March 20 2017 - 9:43am,

first published March 16 2017 - 5:00pmBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated March 20 2017 - 9:43am, first published March 16 2017 - 5:00pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyView +4 Photos Bega High

School celebrated Oxfam’s National Close the Gap Day with some lunchtime art and petition signing.

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50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAll other regional websites in your areaContinue “I’m happy they’re doing this at school,” 15-year-old Kevin

Dixon said.

“I’m pretty proud of the teachers for organising it.”

According to Oxfam, last year more than 150,000 people took part in 1596 events across the country in support of lobbying the government to take meaningful action towards Indigenous health

equality by 2030.

“It feels supportive, and it’s good to have people trying to close the gap for Indigenous people,” student Lawrence Davies said.

“It feels very supportive.”

The day was organised by history and geography head teacher Bindi Hayes.

“Our motto is give us a hand to close the gap,” she said as students painted together during Thursday’s lunch break.

“The best thing you can do is jump on Oxfam’s website to learn more, and lobby the government, write letters and sign an online petition.”

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