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 […]
Media Release 9 Feb 2012- Stronger Futures legislation based on the same flaws as original emergency response in the NT
Download File SNAICC has urged a parliamentary committee considering the Stronger Futures legislation for Northern Territory Aboriginal communities to reject the package of bills, recommending that it be redeveloped in accordance with international human rights laws to which Australia is bound. In its submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, SNAICC argues that the […]
Media Release 21 January 2012 – Panel’s recommendations on constitutional reform an exciting opportunity for Australia
Download File All Australians have cause to celebrate if the recommendations made by the expert panel to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution are approved at a referendum. They should be excited by the prospect of bringing Australia’s founding political and legal document into the 21st century to reflect contemporary […]
Media Release 09 Decmeber 2011 – Statement by SNAICC Chairperson Dawn Wallam to mark United Nations Human Rights Day
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Media Release 19 November 2011 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families not hard to reach – but services hard to find
Download File SNAICC National Executive member Lisa Coulson has told a major conference there is an urgent need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family support services that are holistic and culturally appropriate to help build a stronger future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Speaking at the Honouring the Child, Honouring […]
Media Release 18 November 2011 – SNAICC Chairperson launches new assessment tool to assist Aboriginal kinship carers
Download File SNAICC Chairperson launches new assessment tool to assist Aboriginal kinship carers SNAICC Chairperson Dawn Wallam has launched a groundbreaking new tool to empower Aboriginal kinship carers to identify needs, develop action plans and improve outcomes for children. The Winangay Aboriginal Kinship Care Assessment Tool, launched in Redfern today, was developed by the Winangay […]
Media Release 4 August 2011 – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Download File National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) is held on 4 August each year to celebrate the importance and value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people within family and community. This year’s NAICD theme is: “From small to big, growing stronger every day”. The theme salutes the […]
Media Release 7 June 2011 – Year 5 student’s artwork chosen for National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day poster
Download File This year’s National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) poster will feature the artwork of Jazmin Clark, a Year 5 student at Challa Gardens Primary School in the Adelaide suburb of Kilkenny. NAICD is held on 4 August every year to celebrate the importance and value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children […]
Media Release 9 February 2011 – SNAICC supports NT Elders’ pleas for basic human rights
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