Download File On the eve of National Child Protection Week, SNAICC Chairperson Dawn Wallam has urged governments to make the welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children an urgent […]
Media Release 23 August 2012 – SNAICC welcomes Second Action Plan to protect children
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
