Dooty and the Didgeridoo

This childrens book is aimed at keeping Aboriginal children connected to culture whilst in out of home care. Aboriginal children need to be connected to their culture to grow happy & strong in their identity.

The first part of this book is about Dooty who is an Aboriginal boy growing up strong in culture sharing his culture with you and how his carers are keeping him connected.

This second part of the book was created to assist non-Aboriginal carers to keep Aboriginal children that are in their care connected to their culture.

About the Author

Sam Atkinson is a Bangerang & Wiradjuri woman who grew up in the Goulburn Valley area. Sam has completed a Diploma in Community Services-Statutory and forensic child, youth and family welfare and has extensive experience in the welfare field working for over 30 years. Sam is married to Dozer Atkinson and together they have 4 daughters & 3 grandsons. Five years ago they became kinship carers to an 8 month old boy Dooty who they have permanent care of today.