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Because of them, we must – Cheryl Axleby

May 22, 2019 By Family Matters

Cheryl Axleby

To help raise awareness of the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from family, Family Matters asked leaders from across the country to share their reflections during the National Week of Action – on what a new government should prioritise, on what a national strategy to solve this issue should look […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Because of them, we must – Tim Ireland

May 21, 2019 By Family Matters

Tim Ireland

To help raise awareness of the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from family, Family Matters asked leaders from across the country to share their reflections during the National Week of Action – on what a new government should prioritise, on what a national strategy to solve this issue should look […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Supporters across the country mobilise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

May 20, 2019 By Family Matters

Family Matters: Because of the them, we must

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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Because of them, we must – Natalie Lewis

May 20, 2019 By Family Matters

Natalie Lewis Co-Chair Family Matters campaign

To help raise awareness of the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children being removed from family, Family Matters asked leaders from across the country to share their reflections during the National Week of Action – on what a new government should prioritise, on what a national strategy to solve this issue should look […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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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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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