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.
Download Strong Families, Safe Kids: Family Violence Response and Prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families
September 2017
Policy Paper for policy makers, practitioners and researchers outlining the impact and key factors of family violence on our communities.
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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.
Download 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.
Download 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.
Download 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.
Download 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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