“You gotta know where the fish are running” – Uncle Jimmy
3: Checking the tides
Here are the five key learning points from Sarah’s story about staying informed:
- Getting information is like checking tides – you need to do it regularly
- Use trusted sources, like how we trust experienced fishers about good spots
- Share knowledge with family and community, just like we share fishing knowledge
- Not all information is good information – check with mob you trust
- Staying informed helps you make good decisions for community
Story Card #12
Sarah explains how to stay informed.
Your Reflections
- How do you know if information is true?
- What makes a source trustworthy?
- How can family help you understand?
Take action
Investigate
- Ask questions about information
- Talk to family and community
- Look for different perspectives
Check
- Compare information from different sources
- Ask Elders and trusted community members
- Be careful about what you believe
Share
- Talk about what you’ve learned
- Help others understand good information
- Support each other in finding truth
Remember:
Not all information is true
Always check with trusted sources
Sharing knowledge keeps us strong