Gogo1, I worked with kids and parents in regional and remote communities most of my working life, including those with large Aboriginal cohorts.
I've seen what works and what makes a difference; casting slurs on their communities and lifestyles with comments such as "lifestyle choice" is NOT one of them.
IMO the only thing Tony Abbott is trying to resurrect by undertaking another round of self-serving media stunts in communities he has already slandered is his own political career.