SNAICC - National Voice for our Children

Parents, Early Childhood Education and Care workers, ACCO’s and our families - we have a message for you.

📢 Attention Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange and Dubbo – have your say at the Calare Candidates & Families Forum On Saturday, 22 March 2025 (3-5PM) at Seniors Village Hub, Orange, @theparenthood are bringing families, community members, and political candidates together to talk about childcare and early childhood education in Central West NSW. We’re encouraging local ACCO’s and families to attending and make your voice heard ahead of the Federal Election.  👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities & food 🎨 Kids’ arts & crafts station 👶 Babysitter onsite 📍 Drop in between 3-5PM (Candidates join from 4-5PM). Let’s work together to create a better future for our kids! RSVP or find out more at theparenthood.org.au #EarlyEducation #CalareForum #SNAICC 

Close the Gap Day 2025.   We cannot close the gap alone.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have the solutions—but we need all governments to step up, honour their commitments, and work with us.   “When all governments work with us, they not only empower communities but also drive better outcomes and lasting change.” – Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC   The latest Closing the Gap update is a wake-up call: 🔹 Only 1 in 3 of our children are developmentally on track for big school. 🔹 No progress in reducing the over-representation of our children in juvenile justice and child protection.   Governments must act now—our children deserve better. It’s time to #CloseTheGap.   #CloseTheGapDay #ClosingTheGap #OurChildrenOurFuture #SNAICC

The SNAICC Newsletter March edition is out now! Have a read and see what we've been up to.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have faced the worst outcomes in the latest progress update on the Closing the Gap targets. To see any improvements for our children, more investment needs to be made into the community-controlled sector. 

New data from the Productivity Commission on Closing the Gap has shown a worsening trend in key areas for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with targets in child protection, youth justice, suicide rates and school readiness heading backwards. The commitments to improving life outcomes for our children cannot continue to be just words, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children deserve better.

Much of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is a childcare desert, where at least three children compete for an early learning and care place. Ahead of the Federal Election, The Parenthood has invited local candidates to hear from parents at an event on 29 March in Nambucca Heads.   There will be a particular focus on the healthcare workforce and the challenges facing essential workers when they can’t access care. Everyone in the community is encouraged to join.   Family-friendly food and activities will be provided. RSVP here or walk-ins are welcome.    FORUM DETAILS:   WHEN: Saturday 29 March, 3pm – 5pm. Candidates will arrive at 4pm. WHERE: Nambucca Community and Arts Centre, 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads 2448 WHO: The Parenthood Campaign Director, Maddy Butler, and local Cowper candidates.

When it comes to our mob, it's our mob who know best. Our CEO, Catherine Liddle spoke this morning on ABC News Breakfast about the strengths of community-led programs in addressing the issues that affect communities. Speaking in particular about the One Percent program that aims to improve the mental and physical health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

The latest data coming from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Closing the Gap measures have shown that governments have made zero improvement in overturning the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in juvenile justice and child protection systems across Australia.  It's time for governments to start upholding their commitments on Closing the Gap and start empowering Aboriginal led-solutions.

The news is out, SNAICC is hiring for the role of Senior Communications Coordinator! 🤩 Are you a bit of a wordsmith and have a knack for storytelling? Do you love taking the reins leading on creative projects and making campaigns come to life? Have you been looking for a job that's driven through purpose? Do you have strong opinions on Adobe Creative Cloud vs Canva? Then this opportunity was made for you. 🙌 A bit about SNAICC and the role: 👉 We are the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and have been for over 40 years. 👉 We work towards a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have the opportunity to thrive, because Closing the Gap starts in the early years  👉 This role is apart of a small (but mighty) team of communications professionals  👉 This role will be based in Naarm/Melbourne (remote considered) For more information and to apply, visit the SNAICC website: https://lnkd.in/ggBqbKNh