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
Report Card for Family Matters 2023 Report.
Download Family Matters Report 2023 – Data Snapshot
November 2023
Data Snapshot for Family Matters 2023 Report.
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Kids Come First: The Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Leadership Transition Framework
August 2023
The Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) 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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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2023 Poster
August 2023
Downloadable poster for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2023.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2023 Activity Sheets
August 2023
A collection of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day Activity Kits from 2023 for Educators and Families.
Download National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2023 Word Search Activity Sheet
August 2023
A Word Search Activity Sheet for Educators and Families for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 2023.
Download Agreement to Implement the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership
August 2023
Read the official agreement to implement the Early Childhood and Development Policy Partnership.
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Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families Report
May 2023
Report identifying the strengths, opportunities, needs and barriers of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations in delivering Commonwealth-funded child and family service.
Download Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families Report Table
May 2023
The Final Findings Table for the Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families Report looking at Strengths, Needs, Barriers & Opportunities.
Download Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership: Year 1 Workplan Summary
May 2023
Year 1 work plan report summarises the agreed actions the ECCD will take to support its objectives, which include progress initial priorities to improve early childhood care and development outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Download Community Engagement Findings & Recommendations: A South Australian Peak Body for Aboriginal Children and Families
March 2023
Resource on findings & recommendations for developing an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation in South Australia that focuses on children and families.
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