SNAICC is terribly saddened to learn of the tragic situation in Tennant Creek, and our thoughts are with the child, her family and community. A family’s love for their child is just so immense. I think that transcends race and culture; it’s something that we can all identify with. When a child is harmed it […]

Media Release 13 February 2018 – Facing our history the key to reconciliation Canberra, Australia: The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in out-of-home care has increased by over 120 per cent since 2008, when the Parliament of Australia apologised for taking our children away from their families. Ten years ago then […]

Media Release 26 January 2018 – Facing our history the key to reconciliation Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC acknowledges the impact that colonisation continues to have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children today. Increasing understanding of the lasting impacts of colonisation amongst all Australians is key to our reconciliation as a nation. If we, as a […]

Media Release 15 December 2017 – Royal Commission report recognises culture as a protective factor for children and calls for healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of child sexual abuse Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC welcomes the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. We take […]

Media Release 17 November 2017 – SNAICC calls on Governments to work with community-controlled organisations to implement recommendations from Royal Commission Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC welcomes today’s final report from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory, and calls on governments to work with local Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to ensure […]

Media Release 26 September 2017 – SNAICC calls for a response to the voices of children in the Northern Territory Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC welcomes the recent report from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory for its ability to promote the voices of children and young people affected […]

The 7th SNAICC National Conference brought together over 1100 delegates from across the country who shared and reaffirmed their commitment to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Delegates called for urgent action to ensure our children grow up safe, healthy and strong in their families and communities. In the 20th anniversary […]

Media Release 11 September 2017 – Over 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child welfare experts to share knowledge at SNAICC Conference Canberra, Australia: Tomorrow will see the gathering of over 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child development, safety and welfare representatives in Canberra on the lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. Across three […]

Media Release 5 September 2017 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts to lead discussions at SNAICC National Conference Canberra, Australia: SNAICC – National Voice for our Children will hold its 7th National Conference in the National Convention Centre, Canberra, from 12-14 September 2017. The conference is the largest on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child […]

Media Release 29 August 2017 – SNAICC welcomes Community Services Ministers’ commitment to reducing over-representation Melbourne, Australia: SNAICC – National Voice for our Children welcomes the Community Services Ministers’ meeting communiqué and the commitment to increasing the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. In a statement outlining the outcomes of their meeting, […]