Led by facilitators from Belgium and the United Kingdom, the workshop began with the story of Little Red Riding Hood, which the participants were asked to reimagine from the perspective of the wolf. In the reimagined version, massive deforestation had left the wolf increasingly isolated, so when he met the girl in the red hood, he had not eaten in weeks. Driven by hunger and fear that he might die, the wolf ate the grandmother and the girl.
The state of Victoria on Thursday signed into law Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people and formalized as law. Hailed by advocates as a significant step towards reconciliation, the accord gives Indigenous people more oversight on decisions that concern them. The treaty, which will take effect on December 12, provides a formal apology to Australia's First Nations people and establishes a permanent representative group to offer advice to the Victorian government.
"Familial estrangement is becoming increasingly prevalent due to evolving views on neglect and abuse, creating complex emotional challenges for families today."