Our Work

What We Do

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled peak body organisation leading systemic and structural reform to protect and advance the rights, safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities across Australia.

As one of the longest-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies in the country, SNAICC plays a central role in shaping policy, practice and reform at a national level. We develop evidence-informed policy, produce national guidelines and advocate for systemic and structural change that delivers real outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, communities and organisations. We work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations, governments and non-Indigenous services to strengthen service design, decision-making and accountability.

Our interconnected roles

At a national level, SNAICC’s work focuses on three interconnected roles that together strengthen the sector and drive lasting change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.

How We Work

As the national non-government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led peak body organisation, SNAICC amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, communities and the community-controlled sector at the national level.

Our work builds on more than 43 years of community leadership, grounded in over 65,000 years of care, nurture and cultural knowledge. We work to advance the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families, and to support the self-determination of communities, ensuring every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, growing up strong in culture, supported by strong families and thriving within self-determined communities.

We do this by:

• strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations through targeted training, resources and workshops,
• translating research and evidence into strong, independent policy advice,
• amplifying the collective voice of our members and advocating for structural and systemic change,
• partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations, NGOs and non-Indigenous services to improve service design and delivery,
• influencing national decision-making through committees, forums and advisory roles, and
• building national understanding through initiatives such as National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, Family Matters and the SNAICC National Conference.

From grassroots practice to national policy tables, we work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people shape the systems that affect their lives and grow up safe, connected to family, community, culture and Country.