Download File SNAICC Chairperson Dawn Wallam has congratulated the Australian Government on the launch of the Second Action Plan 2012-15 of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020. “SNAICC particularly welcomes the focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the second action plan and its push to implement some of the successes […]
Media Release 02 August 2012 – Time to reflect on progress as National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day turns 25
Download File On the 25th anniversary of National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day, SNAICC has called on Australian governments to take heed of embarrassing international criticism of Australia’s efforts to protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. “NAICD has been held on 4 August each year since 1988 to honour our children […]
Media Release 24 July 2012 – Review of BBF Program an important opportunity for change
Download File SNAICC has cautiously welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that it will review Budget Based Funding (BBF) Program, under which many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood services are funded. SNAICC Deputy Chairperson (Early Childhood) Geraldine Atkinson said SNAICC had long advocated for changes to the BBF program to enable better delivery of […]
Media Release 2 May 2012 – SNAICC stands in solidarity with Yolnu Nations Assembly
Download File SNAICC stands in solidarity with the Yolnuw Makarr Dhuni (Yolnu Nations Assembly) of Western, Central and East Arnhem Land. The Yolnu Nations have called on the Senate to discard in full the Stronger Futures package of bills that, if enacted, would extend the intervention in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities for 10 years. SNAICC […]
Media Release 30 April 2012 – National Deputy Children’s Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Download File SNAICC has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to establish a National Children’s Commissioner but has urged the Government to also create a national Deputy Children’s Commissioner to address the serious issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. “We congratulate the Government on its announcement. This is a hugely positive step forward to […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to receive free flu vaccines
1 April 2015 | Community Announcements Federal Minister for Health Sussan Ley has announced that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will receive free seasonal influenza vaccines this winter. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are five times more likely to die from the flu than non-Indigenous children,” Minister Ley said. “Free access to the […]
Media Release 13 March 2012 – Draft human rights plan needs major overhaul
Download File SNAICC has warned the Australian Government that its Draft National Human Rights Action Plan ignores the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care and will not substantially advance human rights in its current form. “SNAICC is seriously concerned that the draft plan’s section on the human rights of Aboriginal […]
Media Release 29 February 2012 – Victoria can lead the way for vulnerable children
Download File SNAICC strongly urges the Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu to implement the recommendations arising out of the Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry. “The inquiry’s report has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are being badly let down by an ineffective child protection system in Victoria. Our children and families deserve much better,” […]
Media Release 16 February 2012 – Self-determination is the key to Closing the Gap
Download File SNAICC welcomes the encouraging findings in Prime Minister Gillard’s latest progress report on Closing the Gap, and in particular her strong, ongoing commitment to meeting all targeted areas within the set timeframes. The report has positive news, particularly on infant mortality rates and access to early childhood — although it does reveal slower […]
Media Release 13 February 2012 – A long road ahead as National Apology milestone comes around
Download File Two reports leading up to the fourth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations serve as a stark reminder that much remains to be done to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, according to SNAICC Chairperson Dawn Wallam. Ms Wallam said recent publication of the alarmingly high […]
