What is it about?
The paper moves from a historical to a contemporary era, starting with an assumption that the passion for, swimming has been lost for Aboriginal women. Stories about female Indigenous swimmers, alongside the recollections of two mature-age women, present a story of limited opportunity, discrimination and challenges of of access to water.
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Why is it important?
This paper considers the significance swimming holds for Aboriginal women. Aquatic activities historically were, crucial for food, movement and leisure.
Perspectives
Aquatic activities have been important to the lifestyle of Australian Indigenous peoples for millennia. Their historical connection with rivers, streams and beaches is a largely untold story.
Dr Hazel Maxwell
University of Tasmania
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This page is a summary of: ‘Djabooly-djabooly: why don’t they swim?’: the ebb and flow of water in the lives of Australian Aboriginal women, Annals of Leisure Research, July 2018, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/11745398.2018.1503086.
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