Family Matters

Strong communities. Strong culture. Stronger children.

The Issues

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are removed from their homes and placed in out of home care at incredibly high rates—10 times that of non-Indigenous children.
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The Way Forward

There are a number of ways to help, from signing our Statement of Commitment or providing a donation, from speaking up about the issue to lobbying politicians.
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Political Action

We have agreed to high level strategic directions designed to drive change related to the issue of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child safety and wellbeing.
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Help Family Matters support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders identify their own solutions and take leadership on child protection issues in their own communities.
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About Us

Family Matters is Australia’s
national campaign to ensure
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander children grow up safe
and cared for surrounded by
their own family, community and
culture.
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