SNAICC News was published quarterly with information on issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, services working with them and organisations or individuals with an interest in children’s rights.
SNAICC no longer produces a hard copy newsletter, but you can access our archive below.
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July 2016 SNAICC Newsletter
15 Jul. 2015
The July 2016 edition of the SNAICC Newsletter is now available to view online.
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December 2015 SNAICC Newsletter
17 Dec 2015
The December 2015 edition of the SNAICC newsletter is a very special conference edition, with extended features on the outcomes and keynote presentations from the 6th SNAICC National Conference, held on the land of the Whadjuk Noongar people, in Perth, from 15-17 September.
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March 2015 SNAICC Newsletter
31 Mar 2015
The first SNAICC News newsletter for 2015 covers the early responses from Indigenous and community services organisations to the Australian Government’s funding announcement under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, as well as assessing how the Productivity Commission’s report on child care may impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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September 2013 SNAICC Newsletter
17 Sep 2013
The September 2013 edition of SNAICC News features articles on SNAICC’s highly successful Fifth National Conference in Cairns in June, and snapshots of celebrations across the country for National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day on 4 August.
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May 2013 SNAICC Newsletter
31 May 2013
The May 2013 edition of SNAICC News features an interview with the National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, in which she emphasises the importance of listening to children when developing policies and programs that impact on them.
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January 2013 SNAICC Newsletter
6 Feb 2013
In This Issue: Prime Minister names Royal Commissioners, New centre at Halls Creek looks to become a one-stop shop, Budget cuts a major blow to children and families in NT, Victoria on the way to Aboriginal guardianship and more…
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August 2012 SNAICC Newsletter
3 Sep 2012
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May 2012 SNAICC Newsletter
5 Jun 2012
Highlights in this issue: Stronger Futures legislation widely opposed, Australia’s record on children’s rights under review at UN, Opening the doors on partnerships, SAF,T: NT peak body begins journey on new path, Profile of Lulla’s Children and Family Centre, and Deadly NAICD 2012 poster hits the streets.
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Jan 2012 SNAICC Newsletter
16 Feb 2012
Highlights in this issue: Victorian Human Rights Charter under review, The need for cultural proficiency in children’s services, EYLF: What does it mean for our services?, Productivity Commission’s early childhood report, Our families not hard to reach —but good services are.
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June 2011 SNAICC Newsletter
3 Aug 2011
Highlights in this issue: The story behind this year’s Children’s Day poster, WINANGAY– ways of working with Aboriginal families & kinship carers, News on the project – Us Young Women Matter, ‘Making a big difference in Cherbourg’.
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March 2011 SNAICC Newsletter – (revised)
7 Apr 2011
Highlights in this issue: NT Child welfare sector reform, The NT Intervention, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle, Cultural care in out-of-home care, Interview with Graham Atkinson, Keeping connected with culture.
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October 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
October edition of SNAICC’s quarterly newsletter, with highlights and reports from SNAICC’s National Conference, National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day report, SNAICC Update and policy news.
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July 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
July 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
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April 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
April 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
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January 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
January 2007 SNAICC Newsletter
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November 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
November 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
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Aug-Sept 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Aug-Sept 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
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Dec-Jan 2005/06 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Dec-Jan 2005/06 SNAICC Newsletter
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April 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
April 2006 SNAICC Newsletter
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August 2005 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
August 2005 SNAICC Newsletter
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May 2005 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
April – May 2005 SNAICC Newsletter
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September 2004 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
September 2004 SNAICC Newsletter
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March 2004 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
March 2004 SNAICC Newsletter
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October 2003 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
October 2003 SNAICC Newsletter
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Summer 2002-03 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Summer 2002-03 SNAICC Newsletter
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September 2010 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this issue: Conference thanks-get ready for Cairns, SNAICC’s 9 federal election priorities, Aboriginal & Islander Children’s Day, Many stories from SNAICC conference, Dorothy Scott speech on child protection, Jo Sparling & Abecedarian approach, and Mosquito advocacy – Cindy Blackstock.
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May 2010 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this Issue: The Early Years Framework (EYLF): next steps, The 35 Children and Family Centres, Bubup Wilam for Early Learning Kinder, National standards for Out of Home Care, Goodbye to Debbie Bond, hello to Leona Smith, Working and Walking Together.
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March 2010 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this issue: Don’t blame child protection system failures on the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle; Darryl Henry interview on healing, SNAICC’s 8 Priorities, National out of home care standards, Glenda Kickett from Djorraminda, SNAICC AGM 2009 report.
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September 2009 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this issue: Conversation all about SNAICC between Muriel Bamblett and Julian Pocock, Governance of the Indigenous Children & Family Centres, and tips for developing policies & procedures.
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August 2009 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this issue: First impressions of a new EO, Stories of NAICD Childrens Day, National Early Childhood Education & Care Quality Reforms, Submission to the Healing Foundation, Port Augusta service stories, Cindy Blackstock speaks out The impact of incarceration on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and their services.
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May 2009 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
Highlights in this issue: After ten years of service, former SNAICC Chair Muriel Bamblett and SNAICC Executive Officer Julian Pocock have stood down, an enormous loss. This issue tells some of their stories. We also cover many of the recent federal initiatives aff ecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait children and families.
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October 2008 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
This have been a very busy time for the organistaion, and there is much to report on SNAICC’s activities in this edition. including the report on Minister Jenny Macklin launching Children’s Day and a report of Children’s Day.
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July 2008 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
July 2008 edition of SNAICC’s Newsletter, featuring a special focus on the theme ‘Health and Nutrition’, and an editorial on the National Child Protection Framework.
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April 2008 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
The April 2008 edition of SNAICC’s quarterly newsletter, SNAICC News. Has a special 8-page feature on the national apology to the Stolen Generations
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January 2008 SNAICC Newsletter
10 Mar 2011
January 2008 Edition of SNAICC’s Newsletter, with the special theme of Education and Literacy, Editorial calling for a national approach to child protection and foster care, SRS Update, review of SNAICC’s 2007 work, and SNAICC AGM report.