The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.
The latest commitment adds to $6 million already provided by the federal government to the appeal, which supports treatment, research and training at the hospital.
“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
The increase means an extra $160 a week for educators, with Education Minister Jason Clare saying the package ensures “early educators deserve to be paid fairly” for the essential work they do.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.