Alice Springs prepares for day of remembrance and community

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away.

Almost four months after the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, her family and community will come together for her funeral in Alice Springs on 15 August.

The funeral will be followed by the National NAIDOC Awards, which are being held in the town for the first time in 27 years.

The two events will bookend a significant and emotional day for many in the Central Australian community.

NITV Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs Natalie Ahmat has more from Alice Springs.
Viewers seeking support can ring Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14, visit lifeline.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can contact 13YARN on 13 92 76, Brother to Brother on 1800 435 799, or Yarning SafeNStrong on 1800 959 563.

For more on this story: https://bit.ly/4i8Xlmj