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She explores the importance of kinship, geographic mobility and ties to other First Nations communities. She considers health, education and housing, including the crucial role played by Aboriginal-led organisations. And she describes the ongoing campaigns for social justice, land rights and self-determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group col-lg-12 col-md-12 paddeql nomargin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"book-detail-text-formating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a social history deeply rooted in place. From inner-city Fitzroy and Collingwood to regional missions and interstate connections, this is an evocative introduction to the past, present and future of Aboriginal Melbourne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group col-lg-12 col-md-12 paddeql nomargin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"book-detail-text-formating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Julie Andrews has written a powerful book that provides insights into Aboriginal mobility, kinship, culture and identity in Melbourne. It's a story that should be more widely known, a story of resilience and survival. 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