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Productivity Commission report reveals complexity of disadvantage in Australia

A new report from the Productivity Commission reveals “Indigenous Australians are particularly likely to experience income poverty, deprivation and social exclusion.” The report, Rising inequality?: A stocktake of the evidence, finds that the number of Australians living below the poverty line has not decreased in recent years, despite 27 years of uninterrupted economic growth. The […]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Centres: Changing futures with our children and families

The establishment of 38 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Family Centres (ACFCs) across Australia was a major initiative in the development of integrated services that respond holistically to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young children and their families. The flexible, inclusive and community-based approach of ACFCs has been successful in […]

Because of her, we can! – NAIDOC Week 2018 reflections

Aliya Chalmers, SNAICC Policy and Research Intern My name is Aliya Chalmers and I am an Aboriginal woman who has grown up on Ngunnawal land in Canberra. Though I am not sure who my mob is, I value, respect and embrace learning of other Aboriginal cultures throughout my lifelong journey in finding my mob. NAIDOC […]

Early Years Project Officer (Identified) needed at SNAICC

Early Years Project Officer (Identified) Position Description Do you believe all children should grow up safe and happy? Are you passionate about supporting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children? SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is seeking an experienced Early Years […]

SNAICC Statement 27 June 2018 – Sector Development changes

SNAICC Statement 27 June 2018 – Sector Development changes At the beginning of the year SNAICC was informed that our funding via the Federal Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) would be significantly reduced, cutting funding to a notable area of SNAICC training. Since learning of these cuts SNAICC has spent a considerable amount of time […]

Media Release 13 June 2018 – The Tune Review finds NSW out-of-home care system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Media Release 13 June 2018 – The Tune Review finds NSW out-of-home care system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families Melbourne, Australia: The NSW Government has released the Tune Review into out-of-home care (OOHC), following parliamentary pressure and a joint call from the state’s community sector peak bodies. In November 2015, […]

SNAICC Submission to the Inquiry into Local Adoption – May 2018

SNAICC Submission to the Inquiry into Local Adoption – May 2018 SNAICC– National Voice for Our Children welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Inquiry Into Local Adoption. SNAICC notes particularly the terms of reference stipulating that the Committee will inquire into local adoption as an option for providing permanency and stability for children […]

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