8 priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

26 November 2009SNAICC is committed to pursuing the following eight priorities, each of equal importance, on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. We will work in partnership with local services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bodies, governments and non-government organisations.

SNAICC's 8 Priorities are:

  • Support families to care for children
  • Value and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • Healing and reparations for the Stolen Generations
  • Self determination in child protection
  • Thrive by five with culture alive
  • Real results take real planning
  • Building capacity builds communities
  • Hope, wealth and prosperity for our children

Noticeboard

20 December 2011

On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

15 December 2011

We live in a 'wired society'. But how much are people affected by mental illness included in this? Does social media increase isolation or help people overcome it?

09 December 2011

The Historical Justice and Memory website now includes a daily newsblog.