On National Sorry Day, Family Matters acknowledges the Stolen Generations who were forcibly removed from their families, and the ongoing impact and trauma that prevails from historical government policies embedded into our child protection systems today. After 23 years since the Bringing Them Home report was tabled, our Stolen Generations continue to experience higher rates […]
Over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in state care must be reduced through Changing Tracks
Media Release – Family Matters Queensland The number and over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in foster, kinship and other state care must be reduced with the release of Changing Tracks 2020-2022 says Family Matters Queensland. A reduction in the high number of children in care must be the first priority in the […]
120 organisations and commissioners call for national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
More than 120 organisations and commissioners are calling for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Australia. The call is being led by SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the Family Matters campaign, and comes during National Children’s Week. This is […]
Family Matters report reveals increasing crisis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Media Release The crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being over-represented in the child protection systems continues to escalate at an alarming rate, reveals The Family Matters Report 2019 The report also shows a growing trend towards permanent placement away from their families and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to […]
Supporters across the country mobilise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Media Release Community leaders and more than 150 child welfare organisations from across the country are using the Family Matters National Week of Action to raise awareness of the increasing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from family. Mick Dodson, Cheryl Axleby, Tony McAvoy and Hannah McGlade are amongst the Aboriginal […]
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