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 […]
SNAICC statement in response to Sunrise apology – Adoption is never the answer
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children welcomes the official apology from Channel 7 Sunrise over comments made by commentators regarding the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and communities. SNAICC CEO Richard Weston said, The comments made in March 2018 implying that the Stolen Generation was necessary and needed […]
Call for a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people – Options Paper
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children has published a comprehensive Options Paper on possible models for the establishment of a dedicated National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. Developed with the invaluable support of leading international law firm King & Wood Mallesons, the Options Paper presents a detailed examination […]
SNAICC and Family Matters commend stronger powers for South Australia Aboriginal Children’s Commissioner
SNAICC and the Family Matters National Leadership Group welcome the recent announcement of increased powers for South Australia’s Aboriginal Children’s Commissioner. Last week, Minister Gardner introduced the Bill to amend the Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016, to establish the position of the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in […]
Support our letter to the WA Government calling for important changes to child protection legislation
SNAICC and the Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council have called for amendments to strengthen requirements for Aboriginal family and community participation in decision-making, in the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019 (WA). We made a submission to the recent Standing Committee on Legislation inquiry into the Bill. Despite the recommendations of that inquiry, […]
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