<text>  Its a chapter of Hugh Jackmans life not many people know about. The Hollywood star once said he only truly grew up when he spent months working with in Australias most remote Indigenous communities. Now he has added his voice to an effort to stop the West Australian governments effort to shut down as many as half of the states 270 remote communities. Scroll down for video . Lending his voice: Movie star Hugh Jackman has thrown his support behind efforts to stop the forced closure of some remote Indigenous communities . Jackman was lobbied by Indigenous fans who called on him to step up and announce his support . A young child wields the sign aimed at Jackman, who has expressed how grateful he is for the time he has spent in remote communities . This is my country: As many as a thousand people could be forced to move if the WA State Government plan goes ahead . In a message posted on social media, Jackman said: While living in a remote community I came to understand the connection to land is a fundamental part of Indigenous identity, think about the past, have quality conversations. I SUPPORT YOU. Indigenous leaders have been highly critical of the state governments plans, which could involve the forced removal of more than 1000 people. Many were angered by Prime Minister Tony Abbotts remarks that governments could not endlessly subsidise lifestyle choices. Jackman reflected upon what he learned living on the land while nursing a broken heart in an interview with Canadas George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight several years ago. Day after day, week after week, theres a magical effect the landscape had, and that the Aboriginal people had, he said. He told his father I think Im going to live out here forever but his father said he should finish college first and evaluate his options then. The X-Men star said he was inspired by the Indigenous peoples sense of community and togetherness. Rally: Members and supporters of the Aboriginal community are pictured demonstrating against the West Australian governments plan to close remote Aboriginal communities . The rally was part of a national day of action against the proposed closures . In an interview with a Canadian broadcaster years ago, Jackman said he was tempted to live in the outback with remote communities for a long time . He was angered by the medias constant focus on the problems in Indigenous communities, rather than the positives. It really was where I think I grew up. Who am I? What do I want to do? What do I want to say? he said. Jackman, who was schooled at the prestigious Knox Grammar on Sydneys leafy north shore, said he had not even learned about the Stolen Generations. Blasting the PMs remarks on the issue last week, Indigenous leader Warren Mundine said living on the land was essential for the nations first people. Its about their life, its about their very essence, its about their very culture. 