Media release: Children need commitment in this election contest
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is calling on all major parties in the upcoming Federal election to commit to actions that create a better start in life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s election priorities have been sent to parties with the responses to inform a snapshot of where they stand […]
Media release: Gap widens for children in early years
It is critical that Governments act now to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children if there is to be progress on closing the gap. For the second time in a week new data shows the gap is widening in critical areas relating to young people. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle said the declines highlighted […]
Media release: Budget falls short for our children
Federal Budget 2022 has failed to keep pace with targets to close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomed the significant funding in tonight’s Budget to increase women and children’s safety. The $30 million to build and maintain links between the National Framework for protecting Australia’s Children and […]
Media release: Invest in our children to close the gap
This National Close the Gap Day SNAICC – National Voice for our Children calls on all Governments to invest in the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early childhood education and family services to close the gap in early childhood development. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle said proper funding of community-controlled Aboriginal and Torres […]
Media Release: Doing it our way – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations best placed to support our children and families
Today SNAICC – National Voice for our Children launches 11 profiles showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations who are successfully working with children and families to prevent them from coming into contact with the child protection system. These profiles highlight how our people are providing culturally safe and supportive environments. They are connecting […]
Media Release: 14 years on and our kids still aren’t home
On the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to Indigenous Peoples, SNAICC–National Voice for our Children is calling on governments to honour the fundamental spirit and intent of that Apology by ensuring that injustices of the past never happen again. The Australian Government’s commitment to the promises delivered in the Apology must be fulfilled through meaningful […]
Media Release – SNAICC honours the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on 26 January
On 26 January this year, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children acknowledges and pays tribute to the resilience of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and leaders, and our continuous connection to Country and culture. Today, we honour the formidable strengths of our communities, and our centuries-long fight to have our stories and […]
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