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Paralympics Australia acknowledges and pays respect to Elders past and present of the lands and waters on which we live, work and engage in sports together. We are committed to caring for those lands and people across the nation. We acknowledge the diversity, unique histories, cultures, knowledge and current experiences of individuals and communities across Australia. We celebrate their contributions to the nation broadly, and specifically to community and sport.
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