Media Release 13 June 2018 – The Tune Review finds NSW out-of-home care system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families Melbourne, Australia: The NSW Government has released the Tune Review into out-of-home care (OOHC), following parliamentary pressure and a joint call from the state’s community sector peak bodies. In November 2015, […]
Theme announced for 30th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2018
Children’s Day 2018 Announcement Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC is delighted to announce the theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day for 2018 is SNAICC – Celebrating Our Children for 30 Years. Our children are the youngest people from the longest living culture in the world, with rich traditions, lore and customs that have […]
Media Release 15 March 2018 – Our voices must lead in the next phase of Closing the Gap
Media Release 15 March 2018 – National Close The Gap Day Melbourne, Australia: Today, on National Close the Gap Day, SNAICC recognises that we have a shared responsibility to ensure the rights of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child to be safe and thrive in their families, communities and cultures. This year marks a […]
Senior Policy & Research Officer position available at SNAICC
Senior Policy & Research Officer Position Description Are you passionate about the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their safety, development and wellbeing? SNAICC is currently advertising for a Senior Policy & Research Officer, who will provide high-level evidence informed policy analysis of issues relating to SNAICC’s objectives and the […]
Member Profile: Port Lincoln Children’s Centre
Port Lincoln Children’s Centre is based in Port Lincoln, South Australia. The preschool/‘kindy’ program has been operating since 1966 and the Long Day Care program since 1996. The centre’s priority is providing affordable care and education to Aboriginal families in Port Lincoln, although the program is also open to other families in the community. Port […]
Member Profile: Family Worker Training and Development Programme Inc.
For over 30 years, Family Worker Training and Development Programme Inc. (FWT+DP) has been providing affordable and local professional development, training and capacity building to family support workers, organisations and communities throughout Sydney’s greater west. The community sector is dynamic. Changes in service delivery models, government priorities, funding, and research often result in organisations having […]
Training and Resource Officer position available at SNAICC – 10 May 2017
SNAICC Training and Resources Officer Position Description SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC provides a strong voice that promotes the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their safety, development and well-being. SNAICC […]
Media Release 18 April 2017 – Indigenous TV series supports ready children, ready families and ready schools
Media Release 18 April 2017 – Indigenous TV series supports ready children, ready families and ready schools 18 April 2017: Ground-breaking new television series Little J & Big Cuz, the first animated kids show to feature Indigenous Australians and their culture, is arriving in homes and classrooms to support successful transitions to school for young […]
Media Release 18 April 2017 – South Australian Government fails to engage with leading Aboriginal organisations on child protection legislation reform
Media Release 18 April 2017 – South Australian Government fails to engage with leading Aboriginal organisations on child protection legislation reform Adelaide, Australia: SNAICC is deeply disappointed that the South Australian Government has passed The Children and Young People (Safety) Bill 2017 in the House of Assembly and urges the Legislative Council to block the passing of […]
Senior Training Officer position available at SNAICC – 13 April 2017
Senior Training Officer – Position Description SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC provides a strong voice that promotes the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their safety, development and well-being. SNAICC is […]
