Organisation
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services
Acronym:
NATSILS
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Report
Barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families accessing legal supports
This study sets out evidence-based reforms to reduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child removals and strengthen child protection and justice systems. It aims to identify opportunities and options to address systemic discrimination and barriers, improve legal and related supports, and reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
Discussion paper
Partnership for Justice in Health: scoping paper on race, racism and the Australian health system
This paper assists the Partnership for Justice in Health in conceiving a more concerted and cohesive national anti-racist health agenda.
Position paper
Black lives matter: always have, always will
In response to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services have compiled legal and policy reforms that need to be implemented to advance the cause of true justice in Australia.
Submission
NATSILS submission to the Commonwealth Parliament’s Senate Select Committee on COVID-19
This document forms NATSILS submission to ensure the issues First Nations people are facing are addressed during during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
Critical condition: the impact of COVID-19 policies, policing and prisons on First Nations communities
This report highlights the ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been disproportionately affected by the more punitive and restrictive policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.