SNAICC is undertaking consultations to inform the development of the successor plan for the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children. The successor plan will include a dedicated focus and targeted strategies for responding to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. It will seek to focus the efforts of government, […]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2021 theme
SNAICC is pleased to announce our theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2021: Proud in culture, strong in spirit #ProudInCulture #StrongInSpirit “When children sit, look at the sea that goes with the story, they capture all this message – it is not by accident when we teach our children about the […]
Media release – Family Matters welcomes Dr Paul Gray as new co-chair
SNAICC is proud to announce Dr Paul Gray as the new co-chair of the Family Matters National Leadership Group. Family Matters is SNAICC’s national campaign to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people grow up in family, community, and culture. Paul is a proud Wiradjuri man from New South Wales with immense […]
National review – implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
SNAICC’s annual comprehensive review of the progress of states and territories in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP) highlights that there has been significant work undertaken in states and territories to strengthen adherence with the five elements of the ATSICPP, but that overall implementation remains poor and limited. Aboriginal and […]
Media release – Aboriginal-led solutions to close the gap for First Nations children and families
On National Close the Gap Day, SNAICC continues our call for governments to invest in strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led solutions that put First Nations children and families front and centre. As outlined in the Closing the Gap 2021 campaign report Leadership and legacy through crises: keeping our mob safe, Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
Media release – SNAICC calls on governments to commit to supporting First Nations children and families
The 13th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February is an historic day for Australia in acknowledging the wrongs of the past, but the impact of child removal on First Nations children and families continues decades on. In 2008, the Australian government finally said sorry for unjustly removing generations of […]
New job opportunity – early years support role
SNAICC is seeking an exceptional leader to ensure the creation and ongoing sustainability of a New South Wales statewide support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services in partnership with service leaders and project partners. Director, NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Years Support Entity Full-time position Based in NSW, location […]
SNAICC COVID-19 Ongoing Impacts Survey Report
As part of SNAICC’s consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and stakeholders during the coronavirus pandemic, in October/November 2020, we conducted an online survey with child and family sector organisations to gain further insight into the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19. The responses documented in our new Ongoing Impacts Survey Report confirm […]
Media release – 26 January: To truly close the gap, we must recognise the trauma our children and families have experienced
For Australia’s First Nations children and families, the arrival of the First Fleet on 26 January 1788 is not a day of national celebration as it was based on the lie that this great continent was terra nullius – ‘nobody’s land’. The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is an opportunity for us to make […]
Media release – SNAICC appoints Catherine Liddle as CEO
SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is excited to announce Catherine Liddle has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Catherine will commence the role on 8 February 2021. An Arrernte/Luritja woman from Central Australia, she comes to SNAICC with a […]
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