Day 4 "What might life be like living in a remote Aboriginal community  In Central Australia?" we drove to Santa Teresa on dirt road approx 1 hr. Visited the local school all Aboriginal population. Greg is principal In 5th year. Teachers generally last at the school for 6 mths to 2 yrs, have 2 teachers currently in their 3 rd year. In staff room met with two Aboriginal women, Imelda and Rachel, part of the strong leadership   Team. They told the story of the Arrentre people. The changes forced  upon a once self sufficient thriving community, by the super shire changes and also the Intervention. Housing is a major issue as is unemployment. Lease agreements have been enforced for 5 yrs which allows anyone into the community. The Government won't fix housing problems or build more until the community agree to a longer lease. A government appointed position introduced into community without any consultation. Community store taken over and now profits don't go back into community as they were before. The  Profits  used to fund the watering and maintenance  of the oval. There used to be an orchard set up, operated and managed by the Aboriginal people in the community. When the shire came in, they reduced the water supply,saying they were using too much water and as a result the orchard didn't have enough water to operate so they eventually closed down and 10 jobs were lost. The community doesn't have a voice! they are just trying to set up a cooperative which will have members from all parties on it to deal with these issues. Imelda has been on SBS with regards to the housing problems and Intervention. very articulate, must look up. Up to 3 families are forced to live in a house. Went into yr 3 classroom. Doing Easter activities. English and Maths at yr 1 level...journal writing using 30 words,  learning o'clock Couple of kids didn't like my hair, wouldn't sit next to me. They have lunch at school. Go home  for an hour at 12.30 pm and then come back after an hour. They are Doing Easter dramatisations, same as our year 3 last yr...garden of gesthemane. Visited the spirituality centre with Sister Liz and met Mia (meaning mother ) who is a healer. Women have created their own industry with their art. Up to 28 artists who get paid. if an item$40 then they would keep $30 and give $10  back to keep project going. make beautiful paintings, painted objects and silk scarves.  Went to the Keringke Arts Centre  Tour through local church, which has to be seen to be believed! Made by hand of stone. inside is painted with stories from creation of world and religious interpretation of local people. Just breathtaking, so talented. Drove to water tower and then climbed goat track to see 360 degree, magnificent view at top of hill at the large white cross. Santa Teresa named from little bit of flour.....to little flower....translated to Saint Teresa meaning flower.. That's how it got its name. Dinner at Lassaters Casino....the something rump, two for one deal....had  yummy salmon. Hit a wall tonight,  extremely tired, just showered and bed, pack in the morning for Uluru.