Yarning Strong We Can Work it Out

Warning to First Nations Peoples: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the contents in Yarning Strong may include names and images of people now deceased.

Avannah and her family are very close. They have a good daily routine around school and work, and the family spend time together on the weekends. However, when Avannah’s mother, Vic, is asked to use her experience to set up a medical centre in the bush, the family’s comfortable schedule is disrupted. Everyone is upset at the thought of her leaving for a year, yet no one wants to join her out bush. After several family conversations, a compromise is reached. The children’s grandmother, Granqui, explains the importance of their mother’s work and they agree to support her in this venture. After a while, Granqui stays with the family to help them, and when Christmas holidays arrive they all set off to visit Vic.

We Can Work It Out is part of the Yarning Strong series, a vibrant and purposeful series of novels and anthologies by First Nations authors, created to inspire Years 3–6 students while supporting meaningful classroom learning. Rich in story, voice and perspective, each text offers teachers and students authentic opportunities to explore First Nations cultures and experiences through high‑quality literature.

Themes: Families support each other to achieve their goals • Importance of putting others first • Family bonds can be strong even when they live apart