It is critical that Governments act now to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children if there is to be progress on closing the gap. For the second time in a week new data shows the gap is widening in critical areas relating to young people. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle said the declines highlighted […]

Federal Budget 2022 has failed to keep pace with targets to close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomed the significant funding in tonight’s Budget to increase women and children’s safety. The $30 million to build and maintain links between the National Framework for protecting Australia’s Children and […]

This National Close the Gap Day SNAICC – National Voice for our Children calls on all Governments to invest in the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early childhood education and family services to close the gap in early childhood development. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle said proper funding of community-controlled Aboriginal and Torres […]

Today SNAICC – National Voice for our Children launches 11 profiles showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations who are successfully working with children and families to prevent them from coming into contact with the child protection system.    These profiles highlight how our people are providing culturally safe and supportive environments. They are connecting […]

On the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to Indigenous Peoples, SNAICC–National Voice for our Children is calling on governments to honour the fundamental spirit and intent of that Apology by ensuring that injustices of the past never happen again.  The Australian Government’s commitment to the promises delivered in the Apology must be fulfilled through meaningful […]

On 26 January this year, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children acknowledges and pays tribute to the resilience of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and leaders, and our continuous connection to Country and culture. Today, we honour the formidable strengths of our communities, and our centuries-long fight to have our stories and […]

Community Services Ministers have today launched Safe and Supported: National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021 – 2031, Australia’s next 10-year framework to respond to the needs of children and families experiencing vulnerability. As shown in The Family Matters Report 2021, launched yesterday, the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care […]

SNAICC, the national peak body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, is pleased to announce the release of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy in partnership with the Australian Government. Launched today at the 9th SNAICC National Conference, the development of the Strategy was guided […]

SNAICC, the national peak for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, welcomes the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and calls on governments for greater commitment to Aboriginal-led solutions for our children and families.   We are pleased the strategy focuses on the rights of the child, as the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown up so many challenges for the social and emotional wellbeing of our children.  “Children thrive when they are safe, loved and cared for in their […]