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Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-Led Decision-Making Trials, Queensland January 2016 to June 2017

September 2017

Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-led Decision Making Trials in Queensland from January 2016 to June 2017.

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Understanding and Applying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle

June 2017

A resource for legislation, policy and program development on applying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.

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Submission to the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, WA: Review of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 (WA)

April 2017

Submission outlining how the Act could be used to support the perspectives of Aboriginal leaders working to improve the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Western Australia.

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Submission Paper: Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory

February 2017

Submission to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory, intended to inform ongoing work with the purpose of continued engagement.

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Submission to the Attorney General’s Department, South Australia: Children and Young People (Safety) Bill 2016 (SA)

January 2017

Submission identifying that the Bill does very little to incorporate evidence-based strategies to address the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in South Australia’s child protection system or to ensure the rights of our children in the system to cultural connection and identity are respected.

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Family Matters Data Snapshot 2016

November 2016

Data snapshot on the inaugural Family Matters Report identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families are over-represented in involvement with the child protection system.

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Family Matters Report 2016

November 2016

Inaugural Family Matters Report identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families are over-represented in involvement with the child protection system, as well as the key indicators of social and economic disadvantage that contribute to entry into out-of-home care.

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Family Matters: Discussion Paper

November 2016

Discussion paper presenting an evidence-based approach to address the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.

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Fact Sheet: A Fair Start for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: Recommendations to Amend the Jobs for Families Child Care Package

August 2016

Fact sheet with recommendations to amend the Jobs for Families Child Care Package and information about children's early years outcomes.

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Stronger Safer Together

July 2016

A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services that provide intensive and targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families while addressing key practice issues and using a place-based approach.

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Position Statement: Achieving stability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Out-of-Home Care

July 2016

Policy Statement examining concepts that underpin best practice in achieving stability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care, articulating priorities for reform, including the key principles that should guide stability and permanency planning.

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Talking Up Our Strengths

March 2016

Talking Up Our Strengths is a set of 22 beautiful theme-based photomontage cards that celebrate the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, both urban and remote, past and present, designed to promote discussion, build self-esteem and help connect community for Aboriginal children and young persons.

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