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16 Organisations Release Blueprint for Change on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Imprisonment

November 30, 2015 By Family Matters

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The Change the Record Coalition will today meet in Canberra to launch the Blueprint for Change. This is the first time a broad range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous organisations have come together with a concrete plan for Federal, State and Territory Governments to change the record on soaring Aboriginal imprisonment rates […]

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New Report Highlights Contribution of Quality Early Childhood Education to Addressing Disadvantage

October 22, 2015 By Family Matters

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a literature review on the impact of early childhood education and care on learning and development. The review assesses the quality and quantity of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Australia and its short and long-term benefits to both mainstream and disadvantaged populations, including […]

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Royal Commission Paper Examines Supports for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

October 21, 2015 By Family Matters

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is seeking submissions on issues relating to advocacy and support and therapeutic treatment services. With the release of its most recent paper, Issues Paper 10, the Royal Commission examines what institutions and governments should do to address, or alleviate the impact of, past and future […]

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Report Highlights Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Later Life for Indigenous Children

August 12, 2015 By Family Matters

A report examining the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children has been published, showing how early childhood experiences can impact on later life, and providing policy makers with information about ‘what matters’ and ‘what works’ for producing improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Footprints in Time is the fifth publication in a series […]

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Review Shows Culture and Community Leadership Crucial to Indigenous Programs & Organisations

August 11, 2015 By Family Matters

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are successfully managing a broad range of programs and services for their communities. A new paper from Child Family Community Australia reviews evidence on Indigenous community-managed programs and organisations and their implementation of community development approaches to identify factors for success. The paper, What works in effective Indigenous […]

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