Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda, and National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, have called on all Australians to support the rights of all children as they celebrate Children’s Day. In a statement released on National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) Mr Gooda and Ms Mitchell highlighted the […]
Report Highlights Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Later Life for Indigenous Children
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 […]
Review Shows Culture and Community Leadership Crucial to Indigenous Programs & Organisations
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 […]
Outcomes and Wellbeing of Aboriginal Children and Young People
A recent policy brief exploring Aboriginal children and young people’s education highlights the importance of education in reducing future disadvantage. It also provides information about effective and promising programs to help improve the outcomes and wellbeing of this student group. Published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Western Australia, Aboriginal children and young […]
NPY Women’s Council Walytjapiti Program Releases New Parenting Supporting Resource
An excellent new resource from the NPY Women’s Council Walytjapiti program provides practical information to support first time parents with key issues related to parenting, including keeping children safe and how best to support children’s development. Published in conjunction with Child and Family Wellbeing Services, Caring for Kids: tjitji tjuta atunymankupai is created for families, […]