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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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.
Jobs for Families Child Care Package: Unintended Consequences and Policy Alternatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
February 2016
Fact sheet and recommendations on the Jobs for Families Child Care Package with a focus on the consequences and any policy alternatives.
Download Good Practice Fact Sheet: Early Years Learning Framework
January 2016
Fact Sheets designed to give educators ideas for promoting, exploring and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture whilst implementing the outcomes, principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework.
Download Submission Paper: Regulation Impact Statement – Child Care Assistance Package
July 2015
Submission on the Regulation Impact Statement Child Care Assistance Package on children's high vulnerability and disadvantage.
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Moving to Prevention: Intensive Family Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
May 2015
Report on research into intensive family support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, including findings on how participating services incorporate intensive family support services in various settings.
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