2 June 2015 | General Interest Time is running out to qualify for Early Bird discounts to the 6th SNAICC National Conference. Registrants are only eligible for an Early Bird discount until 12 June, which could save you up to 10 per cent on the cost of your ticket. Head over to the official SNAICC […]
Families Package garners response from childcare sector
2 June 2015 | General Interest Industry leaders within the childcare sector have voiced concerns about the Federal Government’s Families Package. Many organisations have applauded the increased investment in early childhood education and care and the introduction of a much-simpler childcare subsidy system. However, there is common concern that the new measures will limit a […]
Let’s help our kids celebrate their culture by publishing their stories
26 May 2015 | General Interest SNAICC is excited to announce that we are launching the 1000 Deadly Kids, 1000 Deadly Books initiative through a partnership with Kids Own Publishing. The initiative is a new project designed to coincide with National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, which will see kids across the country […]
Little People, Big Futures – order your Children’s Day resources and start planning your event now!
26 May 2015 | General Interest SNAICC is excited to announce this year’s theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: Little People, Big Futures. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is celebrated on 4 August each year, providing people across Australia the opportunity to celebrate the strengths and culture of […]
Media Release 18 May 2015 – Minister launches Family Matters website as part of national initiative
Download File 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. The website on an important national initiative – Family Matters: kids safe in culture not in care – seeks to engage new partners for change to Close the Gap in child removals by […]
Media Release 13 May 2015 – SNAICC concerned new childcare package is unfair and punishes our most vulnerable children
Download File SNAICC Chairperson, Sharron Williams, says the childcare package released in the federal budget, “punishes those children who need support most.” Ms Williams welcomed the vital investment in early childhood education and care, but believes the benefits are unfairly distributed: “The Treasurer says it is a fair budget, a budget for all Australians. Well […]