National review: implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
SNAICC has completed its annual comprehensive review of the progress of all states and territories in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP). The compliance reviews highlight that there has been significant work undertaken in states and territories to strengthen adherence with the five elements of the […]
Triggering trauma: the impact of the bushfire crisis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
I recently overheard an Aboriginal man say: They stole our land and I thought that was enough, but now they just let it bloody burn, our mother earth is dying and all we can to do is watch her die and hear her scream. She is angry at not being looked after and I am […]
Key findings from SNAICC’s survey on genuine partnerships
Between June and August 2019, SNAICC undertook a survey of child and family service organisations. The purpose of the survey was to seek input from organisations on their experiences in partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and mainstream services, and on what is most important in partnership development. The survey was completed by 106 […]
Media release – On 26 January, SNAICC calls for greater recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s rights
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children does not mark 26 January as a day of national celebration when the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly children, are profound and long lasting. There is undisputed evidence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children suffer from intergenerational trauma from the continued […]
SNAICC welcomes Australian Governments’ commitment to quality education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, welcomes the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (the Declaration) by the Australian Governments for high quality education that values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and identities, but emphasises that stronger commitments and resources are needed for it to be realised. SNAICC also commends the broad commitment of […]
Media release – 80 organisations and commissioners call for national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
More than 80 organisations and commissioners are calling for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Australia. The call is being led by SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the Family Matters campaign, and comes during National Children’s Week. “This is […]
Media release – Family Matters report reveals increasing crisis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being over-represented in the child protection systems continues to escalate at an alarming rate, reveals The Family Matters Report 2019 The report also shows a growing trend towards permanent placement away from their families and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to experience high […]
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