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Dominic Giannini

Learning aid bound for Tongan children

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said Australia would send more planes to help with Tonga's recovery. (AAP)

Temporary learning and child friendly spaces will be set up around Tonga to help around 28,000 children who have been affected by the volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami.

Save the Children will provide school bags, hygiene kits and cash assistance to affected families as it's anticipated the scheduled start to the school year will be pushed back while the full extent of the damage is being assessed.

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