Training Programs
If you are interested in any of our Learning & Development opportunities and would like to learn more, please fill out the enquiry form below.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle Training
A two-day (online or in-person) training to assist workers in understanding and applying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.
A Place for Culture
A Place for Culture is a foundational course introducing the basic concepts of cultural safety for early years services.
Genuine Partnerships
A full-day workshop to assist organisations that work in collaboration with community-controlled organisations to provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Journey to Big School
A two-part workshop series for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations, schools, community services and early childhood services to identify actions to improve school readiness and the transition to formal schooling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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Resources
Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership: Year 2 Workplan Summary
September 2024
Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership: Year 2 Workplan Summary identifies the agreed actions the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership will take to support its objectives, which include priorities and actions to improve early childhood care and development outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Download Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership Annual Report 2023
August 2024
Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership Annual Report 2023 detailing the achievements and progress of the Partnership in its first 16 months of operation, from its establishment in August 2022 to November 2023.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2024 Activity Sheets
July 2024
A collection of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day Activity Kits from 2024 for Educators and Families.
Download Evidence on optimal hours of ECEC for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
July 2024
Evidence on optimal hours of ECEC for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Literature Review commissioned by the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership, undertaken by Dandolopartners with Wiradjuri researcher, educator and board director Dr Jessa Rogers.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2024 Poster
June 2024
Downloadable poster for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2024.
Download Funding Model Options for ACCO Integrated Early Years Services Final Report
May 2024
Funding Model Options for ACCO Integrated Early Years Services Final Report presents findings and recommendations so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have access to high-quality, culturally safe ECEC services that meet their developmental and wellbeing needs through needs-based funding model options that support the viable operation of ACCO early years service providers.
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SNAICC 2024-25 Pre-budget Submission to the Australian Government
February 2024
In SNAICC 2024-25 Pre-budget Submission, we call on the Australian Government to bring to life the commitments they have made through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap by investing in the policy reform, programs and structural change needed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to heal and to thrive.
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Family Matters Report 2023
November 2023
Family Matters Report 2023 shows that child protection systems continue to fail Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children entering out-of-home care continuing to rise, exposing them to ongoing harm and trauma. This report highlights, in particular, Aboriginal-led solutions to what is working best for our children and communities.
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Family Matters Report 2023 Report Card
November 2023
The Family Matters Report 2023 Report Card shows the jurisdictional progress being made on the four Family Matters Building Blocks.
Download Family Matters Report 2023 Data Snapshot
November 2023
Family Matters 2023 Report Data Snapshot shows key data from Family Matters 2023 Report and calls for investment in community-led solutions to eliminate the over-representation of our children in out-of-home care.
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SNAICC Annual Report 2022-2023
November 2023
SNAICC Annual Report 2022-2023 reports on SNAICC's work and its progress, our principles, target outcomes and focus areas (children and families, child protection and early learning and development) and the fiscal year finances.
Download Kids Come First: The Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations Leadership Transition Framework
August 2023
Kids Come First: The Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations Leadership Transition Framework is designed to assist leaders in Connected Beginnings communities. The framework aims to guide the transition of the Connected Beginnings backbone role from non-Indigenous organisations to ACCOs where there is agreement and support from the community.
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