SNAICC - National Voice for our Children

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are often subjected to unfair juvenile justice laws across the country, many of which have been found to be discriminatory, racist, and violate basic human rights. Listen as SNAICC CEO, Catherine Liddle explains the injustices that Aboriginal children face when coming into contact with the juvenile justice system and how being tough on crime doesn't make communities safer.

SNAICC'25 Sponsorships are still available! 🙌 The 11th SNAICC National Conference will be held in Meanjin/Brisbane from the 7 - 9 October. Sponsoring SNAICC'25 offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with a powerful cause - advancing the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. SNAICC'25 will: ➡️ Bring together over 2,000 delegates from more than 400 organisations across the nation ➡️ Provide a prime platform for networking ➡️ Offer direct engagement with key stakeholders in the early childhood, child protection and community services sectors To apply for a SNAICC'25 Sponsorship Package, visit: https://lnkd.in/e63CxQ8y

SNAICC sends our best wishes to April Lawrie as she finishes her role as South Australia’s Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People this week. Over the last six years she has been a staunch advocate in working towards the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal children who live in South Australia, ensuring that they are growing up strong and connected to their culture and identity.  We also acknowledge her determination in ensuring that Aboriginal children and their family’s voices were amplified and reflected in the matters that relate to them.

Closing the Gap starts with our children - that comes above politics, as it always should. Too often, we see our children treated as political footballs in a race to the bottom - we're calling on our nation's leaders to steer clear of that trap this election. Our children and families deserve better, and the Australian public want better than populist announcements.

A report released by the Human Rights Watch has revealed that Aboriginal children in Western Australia are 20 times more likely to be in out-of-home care compared to their non-Indigenous peers.   It's past time the WA Government acts.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families will have more of an opportunity to thrive as big commitments have been promised through The Budget. 

The Budget revealed some big wins for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. Key areas such as early childhood education and care, Closing the Gap measures and further funding towards the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will ensure that our young ones are set on a path to thrive.

The Federal Budget will be handed down tonight, have you seen SNAICC's priorities for how the Government invests in policies and programs for our children? Find more here 👉

The Australian Government Department of Education has signed a Formal Partnership Agreement with SNAICC and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC) with aims to transform the way the department works with us to improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. Read more about the partnership here 👉

As the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, SNAICC has advocated for 11 key priorities in the Federal Government’s Budget, due to be handed down tomorrow.  The Federal Budget will outline the Government spend priorities for the next year, and we want to see investment in programs and policy that will strengthen outcomes for our children across the country.