July 2017 SNAICC Newsletter
25 Jul. 2017
The latest edition of the SNAICC Newsletter is now available!
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January 2017 SNAICC Newsletter
25 Jan. 2017
The latest edition of the SNAICC Newsletter is now available!
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SNAICC Annual Report 2015-16
12 Dec. 2016
SNAICC has published its 2015-16 Annual Report, showcasing the services, resources, and advocacy support outlaid by the organisation from July 2015 to June 2016.
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July 2016 SNAICC Newsletter
15 Jul. 2016
The July 2016 edition of the SNAICC Newsletter is now available to view online.
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December 2015 SNAICC Newsletter
17 Dec 2015
The December 2015 edition of the SNAICC newsletter is a very special conference edition, with extended features on the outcomes and keynote presentations from the 6th SNAICC National Conference, held on the land of the Whadjuk Noongar people, in Perth, from 15-17 September.
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6th SNAICC National Conference – Conference Report
15 Dec 2015
For Our Children, Community Voices: Sharing Knowledge and Practice – Report of the 6th SNAICC National Conference is the report of the SNAICC National Conference held at the Perth Convention Centre, Perth, WA from 15-17 September 2015.
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Media Release 14 December 2015 – COAG announces new national Closing the Gap target for access to early education
14 Dec 2015
One of the key outcomes of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Sydney last week is a new Closing the Gap target for access to early childhood education.
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Media Release 11 December 2015 – SNAICC welcomes Government’s third action plan: Driving Change, Intervening Early
11 Dec 2015
This week marked the launch of the Third Action Plan under the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020 to both tackle Australia’s appalling rates of child abuse and neglect and address failures in the system which is designed to support families.
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Media Release 10 December 2015 – United Nations Human Rights Day shines spotlight on abuses of our children’s rights
10 Dec 2015
Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10 December, commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly.
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Media Release 3 December 2015 –SNAICC concerned child care reforms will deny Indigenous children early learning services
3 Dec 2015
Yesterday’s introduction to parliament of proposed early childhood education and care reform legislation by The Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training, has deeply concerned SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family services.
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SNAICC Annual Report 2014-15
3 Dec 2015
SNAICC has published its 2014-15 Annual Report, showcasing the services, resources, and advocacy support outlaid by the organisation from July 2014 to June 2015.
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Media Release 2 December 2015 –Social Justice and Native Title Report highlights over-representation in out-of-home care
2 Dec 2015
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda has published the Social Justice and Native Title Report 2015, with several of the 21 recommendations aimed at addressing “one of the most pressing human rights challenges facing Australia today” – reducing the over-representation of our children in out-of-home care.
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SNAICC Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
30 Nov 2015
SNAICC has raised concerns about the proposed changes the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill 2015 will cause.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2015 Evaluation Report
29 Sep 2015
This Evaluation Report provides an overview Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day in 2015. Included are details on the 200+ registered events held around the country, a review of the national launch event in Perth, in-depth analysis of media coverage in the lead up to Children’s Day, and a breakdown of the social media footprint left on 4 August.
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6th SNAICC National Conference Communiqué
28 Sep 2015
Over one thousand people from around Australia gathered in Perth for the 6th SNAICC National Conference. We heard over one hundred presentations that provided strong evidence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander models of services and care are working across the diverse range of situations and places where our people live.
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Media Release 17 September 2015 – 2015 SNAICC National Conference calls for new framework for systemic change
17 Sep 2015
Following three days of sharing, learning and planning a final list of resolutions have been agreed to provide better systems and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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Media Release 14 September 2015 – SNAICC National Conference to drive collective change for Indigenous child wellbeing
14 Sep 2015
Tomorrow, 15th September, sees the opening of the 6th SNAICC National conference in Perth on the land of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
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Media Release 20 August 2015 – SNAICC welcomes Inquiry Report recommending community control of services for families
20 Aug 2015
The report of the Senate Inquiry into out of home care released yesterday by the senate Community Affairs References Committee has identified the need for urgent and comprehensive reforms to address a system that is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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Media Release 18 August 2015 – Minister reinforces commitment to improved access to services for Indigenous children
18 Aug 2015
A commitment by the Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, confirmed in a statement today, to improve access to early years services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has been welcomed by SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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SNAICC Submission – Regulation Impact Statement: Child Care Assistance Package – July 2015
17 Aug 2015
SNAICC recently submitted a response to the Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on the Child Care Assistance Package. The submission focuses on how the proposed reforms to child care are likely to impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and services.
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Media Release 28 July 2015 – Celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day – 4 August 2015
28 Jul 2015
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, held on 4 August annually, celebrates and recognises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This year’s theme is Little People, Big Futures – we want all our kids to stand tall, so that they can feel connected and proud of their cultures.
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Media Release 28 July 2015 – Queensland Government Budget announces strong investment in Indigenous family services
28 Jul 2015
The announcement that the Queensland State Government is allocating $38.8 million over four years to secure the ongoing operations of 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Family Centres has been welcomed by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Care (SNAICC).
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Fact Sheet: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander integrated early years services and Community Early Learning Program
28 May 2015
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Centres are kicking goals, providing diverse responsive services to their community. This new fact sheet explains the importance of a sustainable, resourced Community Early Learning Program to provide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander integrated early years services, and outlines why investment in this area is so critical.
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Media Release 18 May 2015 – Minister launches Family Matters website as part of national initiative
18 May 2015
A new resource will be launched this week on strategies and tools nationwide and state--by--state to reduce Indigenous child removals across the country.
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Media Release 13 May 2015 – SNAICC concerned new childcare package is unfair and punishes our most vulnerable children
13 May 2015
SNAICC Chairperson, Sharron Williams, says the childcare package released in the federal budget punishes those children who need support most.
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Moving to Prevention: Intensive and targeted family support
6 May 2015
Prof. Clare Tilbury has worked with SNAICC to research and develop a report detailing strong practice approaches of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled agencies providing intensive and targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families at risk of, or subject to, child protection intervention.
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Pathways to Safety and Wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
6 May 2015
SNAICC has released a report identifying priority reforms that could assist to address some of the most important issues impacting the safety and wellbeing of our children.
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March 2015 SNAICC Newsletter
31 Mar 2015
The first SNAICC News newsletter for 2015 covers the early responses from Indigenous and community services organisations to the Australian Government’s funding announcement under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, as well as assessing how the Productivity Commission’s report on child care may impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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Media Release 19 March 2015 – Government’s Families Package must be a turning point to improve the lives of our children
19 Mar 2015
The Australian Government has a great opportunity under its new Families Package to improve education, employment and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families — by providing sustainable, long-term funding to Indigenous early years services.
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Media Release 17 March 2015 – Australia loses a great Aboriginal leader: vale Dr Alf Bamblett
17 Mar 2015
Australia has lost a tireless champion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights with the passing of Dr Alf Bamblett.
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Media Release 24 February 2015 – Report takes first step towards long-term change for Indigenous children and families
24 Feb 2015
SNAICC applauds the Productivity Commission’s final Report into Childcare and Early Childhood Learning for identifying the need for a long-term community-focused program to support the provision of diverse, culturally-appropriate services for children that are at a higher risk of being developmentally vulnerable.
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Fact Sheet: Where are early years services at? Case studies of the leading role of ACFCs
17 Feb 2015
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Centres are kicking goals, providing diverse responsive services to their community. This new fact sheet provides an update on the situation of funding for Aboriginal early years services.
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Media Release 13 February 2015 – Closing the Gap statements becoming a disappointing and frustrating ritual
13 Feb 2015
Unless there is a new approach to the delivery of programs and services for Indigenous Australians — that retargets government funding to early years education and health and improves Indigenous participation — the Prime Minister’s Closing the Gap statement will continue to be an annual ritual in disappointment and frustration.
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Media Release 4 February 2015 – Community meeting on the crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child removals
4 Feb 2015
Nationally, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (aged 0-17) make up just 4.6 per cent of the child population yet comprise almost 35 per cent of all children in out-of-home care. The disproportionate number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from their families is reaching crisis levels and continues to spiral upwards.
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Media Release 4 February 2015 – Dropping PPL should pave the way for more support for disadvantaged families
4 Feb 2015
SNAICC welcomes Prime Minister Abbott’s decision to drop the Paid Parental Leave scheme and focus on improved child care support for Australian families.
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Media Release 30 January 2015 – Governments must start listening to stem the tide of child removals
30 Jan 2015
Since the National Apology, the number of Indigenous children in care has increased by 65 per cent. When will governments start listening?
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SNAICC says changes to National Quality Framework must include cultural appropriateness
22 Jan 2015
SNAICC has lodged a submission on the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) for proposed changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF). The NQF was established in 2012 to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in Australian education and care services.
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SNAICC calls for new approaches to child protection and out-of-home care
18 Dec 2014
SNAICC has provided a submission to the Senate Inquiry into Out of Home Care, which details five key priorities it believes should underpin new ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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Family violence a serious issue requiring urgent, community-controlled responses
17 Dec 2014
SNAICC has told a Senate inquiry into domestic violence in Australia that intergenerational trauma as a result of the continuing impacts of colonisation is contributing strongly to the incidence of family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Media Release 10 December 2014 – Time for Australia to pick up its act on human rights
10 Dec 2014
As the world celebrates Human Rights Day today, SNAICC calls on the Australian Government to lead the way by re-visiting a federal Human Rights Act to protect the rights of all Australian citizens.
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Media Release 9 December 2014 – SNAICC and 1800RESPECT launch two new resources on family violence prevention
9 Dec 2014
In partnership with 1800RESPECT — the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service — SNAICC has launched two major resources on to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and frontline family violence workers.
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Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care – Final Recommendations
8 Dec 2014
SNAICC has released a final report on the South Australian consultations under its national initiative Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care. SNAICC has released a number of recommendations from the final report, which were developed through discussions at the forum and community meeting.
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Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care – Final Report
8 Dec 2014
SNAICC has released a final report on the South Australian consultations under its national initiative Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care. SNAICC has released a final report examining the content of the discussions at the forum and community meeting.
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Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care – Issues Paper
8 Dec 2014
SNAICC has released a final report on the South Australian consultations under its national initiative Family Matters, Kids safe in culture, not in care. As a part of the initiative SNAICC has developed an issues paper which provides background information to the problem in South Australia.
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Media Release 5 December 2014 – SNAICC urges new Victorian government to make Aboriginal Affairs a high priority
5 Dec 2014
SNAICC congratulates Daniel Andrews and the ALP on its victory in the Victorian state election and urges the new government to make the pressing issues facing Aboriginal children, young people and families a priority in the next four years and reset the relationship with Victoria’s Aboriginal community.
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Media Release 27 November 2014 – Implement Social Justice Commissioner’s recommendations says Aboriginal organisations
27 Nov 2014
A coalition of national Aboriginal, human rights and campaign organisations have called on governments to implement the recommendations in the 2014 Social Justice Report.
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Media Release 18 November 2014 – SNAICC releases new resource on family violence prevention
18 Nov 2014
SNAICC has launched a new resource to support best practice across the nation to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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SNAICC Annual Report 2013-14
18 Nov 2014
SNAICC has published its 2013–14 Annual Report, covering our activities and finances from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
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Media Release 21 October 2014 – We can and must do better for our vulnerable children
21 Oct 2014
SNAICC Deputy Chairperson Geraldine Atkinson has told a Canberra forum celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child that Australia had a legal and moral responsibility to protect the rights of its most vulnerable children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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SNAICC Submission – Productivity Commission Draft Report – Inquiry into Child Care and Early Childhood Learning 2014
8 Sep 2014
SNAICC welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Child Care and Early Childhood Learning (Inquiry). SNAICC asks the Productivity Commission to consider the discussion, evidence and recommendations outlined within this submission.
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Joint Media Release 2 September 2014 – Plea for PM to step in and fix Indigenous Affairs policy and funding chaos
3 Sep 2014
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community leaders are calling upon Prime Minister Tony Abbott to personally step in to address the federal Indigenous Affairs policy and funding environment, which they say is descending into chaos.
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Media Release 29 August 2014 – Adelaide forum identifies strategies to stem the soaring number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care
29 Aug 2014
A forum in Adelaide on 27 August attended by 170 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, practitioners, service providers and researchers in the child welfare sector has identified a number of initiatives to improve South Australia’s child protection system and stem the flow of Indigenous children being removed from their families.
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Media Release 6 August 2014 – SNAICC commends Australian Government for common sense on Racial Discrimination Act
21 Aug 2014
SNAICC, the peak national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to not proceed with changes to the federal Racial Discrimination Act.
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Media Release 18 August 2014 – Time to reconsider Budget cuts if we are going to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage
21 Aug 2014
The Australian Government has a great opportunity to reconsider measures in the May Budget, which if implemented, will place even more pressure on some of the most disadvantaged citizens in Australia — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families — and reduce their access to some crucial services.
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Media Release 19 August 2014 – Adelaide forum to look at continuing crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from their families
20 Aug 2014
A forum in Adelaide on 27 August will bring together Aboriginal community representatives and key players in South Australia’s child welfare sector to look at local solutions to address the soaring number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care in the state.
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Media Release 15 August 2014 – Productivity Commission report: where is the blueprint for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families?
20 Aug 2014
SNAICC believes the Productivity Commission’s draft report into child care and early childhood learning has some promising ideas, but fails to deliver a blueprint to improve access and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in vital early childhood services.
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Media Release 2 August 2014 – Less daunting and more culturally responsive child protection systems will lessen the trauma on our vulnerable children and families
4 Aug 2014
SNAICC has called on state and territory governments to make child protection systems less daunting, more collaborative and more culturally responsive to the needs of vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families as part of a new approach to improve child protection outcomes.
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Partnership Training Manual: Creating change through partnerships (2014) – SNAICC [RESOURCE]
30 Jun 2014
This training manual has been designed for supporting and sustaining genuine inter-agency partnerships in service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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SNAICC Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission National Children’s Commissioner’s examination of intentional self-harm and suicidal behaviour in children – June 2014
30 Jun 2014
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) has published a submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission National Children’s Commissioner’s examination of intentional self-harm and suicidal behaviour in children. The submission examines the devastating rates of self-harm and suicide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
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Safe For Our Kids – A guide to family violence response and prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families – SNAICC 2014
30 Jun 2014
This Guide includes a set of evidence-based good practice principles (the Principles). The Principles build on and are consistent with the values and principles in the National Plan and its supporting strategies. This Guide also includes key indicators to support implementation and monitoring of the Principles in the form of a “Process Framework”.er children and families.
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Media Release 9 June 2014 – Perth forum brings together child welfare sector to search for answers on out-of-home care crisis
10 Jun 2014
A forum in Perth this Friday (13 June) will bring together key players in Western Australia’s child welfare sector and Noongar community representatives to look at local solutions to address the soaring number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
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Partnership Audit Tool: Creating change through partnerships (2014) – SNAICC [RESOURCE]
31 May 2014
This audit tool has been created to support inter-agency partnerships in child and family service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The publication provides a framework and tools for measuring progress towards achieving genuine partnership goals.
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Media Release 15 May 2014 – Budget cuts will hurt Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
16 May 2014
Cuts announced in the Federal Budget on Tuesday will place even more pressure on some of the most disadvantaged citizens in Australia — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families — and reduce their access to some crucial services.
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Media Release 15 May 2014 – The skills, knowledge and experience of Indigenous people make our communities and families stronger
16 May 2014
Today marks the start of National Families Week, the annual event held by Families Australia to recognise the fundamental importance of families. This year’s theme is Stronger Families: Stronger Communities.
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Media release 6 May 2014 – Government must reject push towards mainstreaming in Indigenous Affairs — or visit policy failures of the past
6 May 2014
SNAICC calls on the Australian Government to completely reject the Commission of Audit’s recommendation to implement a voucher-based program to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with the costs of education.
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Media Release 28 April 2014 – Racial Discrimination Act should be left well enough alone
28 Apr 2014
SNAICC stands alongside the many Indigenous and ethnic groups that have expressed considerable concern and alarm that the reforms would weaken protection against racist and other forms of vilification in Australia.
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Early Years Postcard 2014 – Presentation Powerpoint slides
18 Feb 2014
SNAICC and 10 early years services gave over 1200 postcards to Minister Scullion on 13 February in Canberra to receive on behalf of the Prime Minister. SNAICC developed these powerpoint slides on this action and some of the key messages shared.
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Early Years Postcard 2014 Flyer
18 Feb 2014
SNAICC and 10 early years services gave over 1200 postcards to Minister Scullion on 13 February in Canberra to receive on behalf of the Prime Minister. SNAICC developed this flyer on this action and some of the key messages shared.
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SNAICC Submission to the Productivity Commission Feb 2014 – [SUBMISSION]
18 Feb 2014
SNAICC’s submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into future option for childcare and early childhood learning, February 2014. SNAICC is calling on the inquiry to make recommendations addressing inequities that result in a huge gap in access to early childhood services for our children.
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Early childhood education and care : Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Needs – Fact Sheets 2014
17 Feb 2014
SNAICC has developed this series of fact sheets to provide background information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood needs, the current concerns around ongoing funding of services and what needs to happen.
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Supporting Carers to care for our children – SNAICC – [WEBSITE RESOURCE]
12 Feb 2014
SNAICC’s Supporting Carers resource is an online resource that seeks to provide support for carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring culture is central in the protection, care and nurturing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are in out-of-home-care.
A Place for Culture? Exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence in the NQS (2013) – [DOCUMENT]
18 Dec 2013
This paper investigates whether the current expectations of cultural competence in the early childhood education and care regulatory framework, and in particular the NQS, are appropriately articulated and whether they can be met by the current assessment and rating processes.
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SNAICC Joint Submission – Preventing sexual abuse of children in out-of-home care 2013 – [SUBMISSION]
10 Dec 2013
This submission brings forward the knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations. It is made by peak bodies and lead agencies advocating for and supporting the best interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care across the country.
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Bringing the Services to Life: Early Years case studies (2013) – SNAICC – [RESOURCE]
4 Dec 2013
This paper provides Early Years case studies on Wynbring Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Service (MACS), Yappera Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Service (MACS) and Yarrabah PCYC School Age Care.
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Joining the Dots: Program & Funding Options for Integrated Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s services 2013
4 Dec 2013
This paper presents program and funding ideas to support integrated services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Its immediate focus is the Budget Based Funded (BBF) services and Aboriginal Child and Family Centres (ACFCs).
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SNAICC Early Years Proposal: Early Years Pathways – positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 2013 – [RESOURCE]
4 Dec 2013
This document outlines SNAICC’s proposal for the Budget Based Funding program. It outlines why change is needed and provides information on the importance of investing in Early Years Pathways.
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Policy Priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (2013) – [POLICY PAPER]
30 Nov 2013
This paper outlines the priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children which aims for the best outcomes in community well--being and development.
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A passionate voice for change: A Brief History of SNAICC 1983 to 2013 (2013) – [BOOKLET]
26 Nov 2013
A passionate voice for change: A Brief History of SNAICC 1983 – 2013. 20 Page booklet.
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Family Matters: Northern Territory Issues Paper 2013 – [ISSUES PAPER]
12 Nov 2013
Family Matters: Northern Territory Issues Paper.
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5th SNAICC National Conference Report (2013) – [REPORT]
9 Oct 2013
The 5th SNAICC National Conference was held at the Cairns Convention Centre in early June and built on the success if of the last conference. The conference attracted attendances of over 1100 people from around the country, making it our largest SNAICC conference that we’ve held.
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Child Rights Education Kit – Child Rights Educator’s Guide – SNAICC 2013 [Resource]
4 Sep 2013
SNAICC has developed a series of resources for children and adults. These resources make up a children’s rights education set aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children around the ages of approximately 3-7.
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Child Rights Education Kit – Child Rights Activity Book – SNAICC 2013 [Resource]
4 Sep 2013
SNAICC has developed a series of resources for children and adults. These resources make up a children’s rights education set aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children around the ages of approximately 3-7.
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Whose voice counts?Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participation in child protection decision-making 2013 – [REPORT]
29 Aug 2013
This SNAICC research report considers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in child protection decision-making. The report analyses current legal, policy and systems effectiveness in enabling the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in decisions made for their children.
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Developing capacity through partnerships 2013 – [REPORT]
6 Aug 2013
A promising model for capacity building partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services and non-Indigenous services – SNAICC resource published together with AbSec that profiles a groundbreaking new approach to developing the capacity of Aboriginal out-of-home care agencies through partnerships with mainstream organisations.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle: Aims and Core Elements (2013) – [BRIEFING PAPER]
30 Jun 2013
This paper responds to this issue and the partial application of the Child Placement Principle.
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Supporting Transition to School for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children 2013 – [REPORT]
30 Jun 2013
A review of the literature on the transition to formal school for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This publication explores current knowledge of how schools, communities, families and early childhood services can support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to begin, and thrive at, primary school.
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Our Children Our Dreaming 2013 – The Healing Foundation, QATICCP, AbSec and SNAICC – [DISCUSSION PAPER]
25 Jun 2013
The Healing Foundation, QATICCP, AbSec and SNAICC have published a discussion paper examining the continued overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Australia’s child protection system.
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National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) Poster 2013 – SNAICC [POSTER] – Front Page
29 May 2013
SNAICC has produced a poster for National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) based on this years theme: Right Here, Right Now, Our Rights Matter.
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Interpretation of the National Standards for Out-of-Home Care 2013 – [POSTER]
10 Apr 2013
Interpretation of the National Standards for Out-of-Home Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People – POSTER – SNAICC 2013
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Meeting the Needs of our Children – Family Violence Prevention Strategies 2013 – [LITERATURE REVIEW]
10 Apr 2013
Meeting the Needs of our Children – Effective Community Controlled Strategies that Prevent and Respond to Family Violence – Literature Review – SNAICC 2013
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Meeting the Needs of our Children – Community Controlled Family Violence Prevention Strategies 2013 – [REPORT/FRAMEWORK]
10 Apr 2013
Meeting the Needs of our Children Effective Community Controlled Strategies that Prevent and Respond to Family Violence – DRAFT PROCESS FRAMEWORK FOR GOOD PRACTICE PRINCIPLES – SNAICC 2013
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Meeting the Needs of our Children – Community Controlled Family Violence Prevention Strategies 2013 – [FACT SHEET]
10 Apr 2013
Meeting the Needs of our Children Effective Community Controlled Strategies that Prevent and Respond to Family Violence – Fact Sheet – March 2013
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SNAICC Submission to the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry 2013 – [SUBMISSION]
15 Mar 2013
SNAICC submission to the Queensland Child Protection Inquiry calls for greater participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in service design and delivery. The SNAICC submission supports calls by the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) for the establishment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled child and family well-being ‘hubs’ state-wide.
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SNAICC Submission – South Australian Parliamentary Select Committee on Child Care- January 2013
30 Jan 2013
SNAICC submission in response to a call for a Parliamentary Select Committee on Child Care in South Australia (SA). Martin Hamilton-Smith, Member for Waite, SA, called for the establishment of the Committee to examine the availability and affordability of early childhood services in South Australia (SA).
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Cultural Needs (2013) – SNAICC – [RESOURCE]
31 Dec 2012
Description – Flip chart to assist in ‘unpacking’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultures and cultural needs. It portrays different aspects of cultural connections that enhance a young person’s sense of identity and wellbeing.
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Healing in Practice – Promising Practices in Healing Programs – SNAICC 2012
31 Dec 2012
Healing in Practice – Promising Practices in Healing Programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families 2012.
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Learning Games® – Activities for Early Learners (2012) – SNAICC, PRC and TS (USA) [Resource]
31 Dec 2012
The SNAICC Resource Service has developed the Learning Games, a series of simple, one-on-one exercises for engaging children aged between 0 and 3 in educational activities.
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Future Directions of the Federal Budget Based Funding Program Workshop Report – SNAICC Report December 2012
19 Dec 2012
Report on a workshop convened by SNAICC, of key early childhood leaders to examine the future direction of the Budget Based Funding (BBF) program.
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SNAICC Submission to Family Support Program Future Directions Discussion Paper – 30 November 2012
30 Nov 2012
SNAICC submission on the Family Support Program Future Directions Discussion Paper in which SNAICC asserts that different ways of working are required to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family wellbeing outcomes.
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SNAICC Submission – Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse – November 2012
28 Nov 2012
NATSILs and SNAICC have provided a joint submission on the Consultation Paper on the establishment of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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SNAICC’s guide to Applying for Deductible Gift Recipient status, and surviving! – SNAICC Resource 2012
17 Oct 2012
SNAICC has developed this resource to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations in applying for endorsement as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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Learning from Good Practice: Implementing the Early Years Learning Framework: – SNAICC Report 2012
10 Oct 2012
Learning from Good Practice: Implementing the Early Years Learning Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.
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Learning From Good Practice – Implementing the Early Years Learning Framework Service Profiles – SNAICC Resource 2012
10 Oct 2012
Good Practice Profiles of the 14 services interviewed for the report: Learning from Good Practice: Implementing the Early Years Learning Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. The Profiles explore the unique strengths and qualities of each service and how they apply these to implement the EYLF.
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SNAICC Submission – Review of the Budget Based Funding Program (BBF) – September 2012
30 Sep 2012
This submission sets out seven principles SNAICC believes are key to delivering culturally appropriate, sustainable and high quality early childhood programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It then addresses the issues and challenges with both the current BBF program, and the alternative CCB program.
