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Call for a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people – Options Paper

December 17, 2020 By Family Matters

Call for a national commissioner

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children has published a comprehensive Options Paper on possible models for the establishment of a dedicated National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. Developed with the invaluable support of leading international law firm King & Wood Mallesons, the Options Paper presents a detailed examination of existing […]

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SNAICC & Family Matters outline model options for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people

November 19, 2020 By Family Matters

Call for a national commissioner

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children and the Family Matters campaign have worked together with key partners to build momentum for the establishment of a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Australia. In October 2019, SNAICC developed a Position Paper on the establishment of a national commissioner […]

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Because of them, we must – Julie’s story

May 16, 2019 By Family Matters

This story is about Julie. With programs such as Parents as Teachers – Nyngan, and a supportive case worker, Julie was given the opportunity to build her life, create strong networks and strengthen her relationship with her daughter – because family matters. The challenge Julie, a 35-year-old mum with a 9-month-old baby girl named Chrystal, […]

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Because of them, we must – Jennah Dungay

May 1, 2019 By Family Matters

Jennah Dungay Aboriginal youth activist

“We know what is best for our kids” Jennah Dungay is a proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti young woman from Wellington and Kempsey NSW. Growing up in Redfern, Jennah is a youth ambassador for AbSec and recently completed her Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialised Trauma Counselling. Jennah spoke at our Family Matters Report 2018 launch on […]

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Federal election priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

April 17, 2019 By Family Matters

Download the Family Matters key election priorities The majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children grow up in supportive, loving and positive environments, connected to their families, communities and cultures. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families continue to experience significantly higher levels of disadvantage than non-Indigenous families.  Family Matters – Strong communities. Strong […]

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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
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