SNAICC – National Voice for our Children urges the Northern Territory Government to take swift action to address the systematic failures that have led to the continued abuse of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care. The recent investigative report released by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner Northern Territory reveals 12 Aboriginal […]
Media release – For Black Lives to Matter, the future of our children must be a priority
Since the death of George Floyd, who was callously killed in the US on 25 May from the brutal force of a police officer, the call for an end to systemic racism that enables this brand of brutality against people of colour has reverberated around the world. In Australia, with more than 430 deaths of […]
Media release – Rapid return to Child Care Subsidy to leave Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families vulnerable
SNAICC is concerned that the Federal Government’s recent announcement to roll back support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) will have negative short and long-term impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services, our children and families. The Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package, coupled with […]
National Sorry Day – A time for healing for our children and families
On National Sorry Day, we pay our respects to the Stolen Generations and call on Australian governments to work with SNAICC to implement the recommendations of the Bringing Them Home report. The report was tabled 23 years ago, and is a stark reminder of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children – […]
Statement of Concern: Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019 (WA)
Listen to us – our children’s lives matter The Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council and SNAICC – National Voice for our Children oppose important elements of the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019 (WA) currently before Parliament. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children now comprise 56% of all the children who have been […]
Media release – SNAICC calls for urgent targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care services in COVID-19 crisis
SNAICC acknowledges the Federal Government’s recent announcement to support children, families and services impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak with the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package, coupled with the JobKeeper support package. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services remain vulnerable in spite of the support package and have expressed concern about […]
Media release – SNAICC calls for urgent action to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care in COVID-19 crisis
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children calls on the Federal Government to take urgent action to protect early childhood education and care services impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and services. Unlike schools, early childhood education and care services are yet to have been forced to […]
Media release – SNAICC calls for early intervention measures against COVID-19 for children and families on National Close the Gap Day
As we mark National Close the Gap Day in the midst of the escalating COVID-19 virus, we are reminded of the vulnerability of many in our communities, particularly our children and our elderly. SNAICC urges the Federal Government to communicate clearly and decisively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities about what they […]
Media release – Removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continues 12 years after the apology
On the 12th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, it is important to reflect on the wrongs of the past and the longstanding impacts the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has had on our children, families and communities today. We must also acknowledge that we still have a […]
Media release – SNAICC welcomes announcement of Indigenous early childhood strategy
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children welcomes today’s announcement that the Federal Government will be developing an Indigenous early childhood strategy in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While the majority of our children are thriving in their families, communities and cultures, the 12th Closing the Gap report, released today, finds many […]
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