4 June 2015 | General Interest SNAICC continued a busy training schedule through May, delivering successful workshops in Mackay, Walgett, Dubbo, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge, and Toowoomba. From 4-5 May, SNAICC […]
Literature review shows culture and community leadership crucial to success of Indigenous programs and organisations
4 June 2015 | General Interest Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are successfully managing a broad range of programs and services for their communities. A new paper from […]
Online community discusses parenting confidence in parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
3 June 2015 | Community Announcements Department of Social Services researcher Deborah Kikkawa is leading an online discussion on parenting efficacy in parents of Indigenous children. The health, well-being, and […]
Factsheet highlights appalling rates of violence, imprisonment impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
3 June 2015 | General Interest Startling data highlighted in a recently published factsheet titled Justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians reinforces the urgent need for a […]
Advisory Panel to reduce violence against women finalised
3 June 2015 | General Interest The complete membership of the Government’s Advisory Panel to reduce violence against women has been announced, with Aboriginal candidates Ed Mosby, Vicki Hovane, and […]
Queensland Government puts children before politics to provide funding for Aboriginal Child and Family Centres
3 June 2015 | General Interest SNAICC applauds the leadership of Queensland Minister for Education, Kate Jones, who says the state Government will find the money to keep 10 Aboriginal […]
Bringing Them Home Scorecard Report 2015 again highlights startling inaction
3 June 2015 | General Interest The National Sorry Day Committee (NSDC) Bringing Them Home: scorecard report 2015 calls on governments and policy makers to urgently address unrealised human rights […]
Kinship and foster carers invited to participate in survey for new national study
2 June 2015 | Community Announcements The University of Melbourne, Department of Social Work and The Berry Street Childhood Institute are inviting carers of foster or kinship care children who have […]
Report highlights impact of early childhood experiences on later life for Indigenous children
2 June 2015 | General Interest A report examining the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children has been published, showing how early childhood experiences can impact on later life, and providing […]
Reconciliation Australia launches new education program for schools
2 June 2015 | General Interest A new program that looks to increase understanding about Indigenous history and reconciliation has been launched by Reconciliation Australia. The program, Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in […]
