Indigenous children are experiencing the beach in the latest ‘Bush to Beach’ program.

From February 3rd to 6th, around 40 Indigenous kids from Brewarrina, Weilamoringle, and Goodooga far North West NSW are set to experience the ocean for the very first time including learning to surf, snorkeling with Miss World Australia and joining in with local Nippers.

Founder, Jack Cannons told Deborah Knight the program participants must attend school throughout the year to take part and, as a result, Brewarrina and surrounding areas have reported a reduction in truancy.

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