SNAICC - National Voice for our Children

Real action is needed for child safety, not another Royal Commission.  Child abuse is far too prevalent in Australia, for all children. Singling out a Royal Commission into child sex abuse for Aboriginal communities is harmful and puts ideology before evidence. If Mr Dutton is really concerned about the safety of Aboriginal children, then he would be supporting the strengthening of community-controlled organisations, Aboriginal community-controlled early education and care, and be committing to bipartisan support for the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Do you want to work in an organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about supporting the delivery of excellent policy, research, and advocacy? Do you enjoy finding creative ways to ensure your work has impact? If so, your next career move could be with us at SNAICC! The Director, Policy and Research plays a strategic leadership role within the organisation. The position develops and promotes SNAICC’s role as a national voice for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and families. The incumbent will provide high-quality leadership and guidance to further SNAICC’s development and advance SNAICC’s policy reform and research priorities. This includes leading SNAICC input to and secretariat services for the development, implementation, evaluation and oversight of national strategies and plans for systemic reform to improve services and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Visit our website to apply and find out more about this position and others that are open: https://lnkd.in/ggBqbKNh

Last weeks SNAICC in the News covers calls for proposed changes to child protection laws by the Northern Territory Government to be dropped, as well as the 2025 Human Rights Watch Report highlighting serious human rights concerns in Australia.

Listen to the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of those on the ground, driving real change through the Connected Beginnings program in their communities. Their work through the program is shaping a lasting impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their futures.

From pregnancy through to the early years, parents in Alice Springs share their stories of the support they've received from Central Australia Aboriginal Congress through the Connected Beginnings program.

With the establishment of the 50th Connected Beginning site last week in Kununnara, the program now has potential to reach 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 0 - 5.

Support for families is central to the upbringing of their bubs. The Connected Beginnings program ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums are given the best supports possible from services as it relates to their wellbeing. They are supported through a culturally safe space that nurtures their abilities as mums, as well as their identity as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have a right to be connected to their culture, identity and family. The proposed changes into how the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle is implemented in the Northern Territory will have adverse affects towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are currently in the child protection system, going against numerous recommendations outlined in many reports into the prevention of another Stolen Generation. 

The first five years of a child's life is so important for their development. It can set the trajectory for their life. The Connected Beginnings program ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are supported through education, health and wellbeing so that when it comes time to start school, they'll be ready.

Kununurra is now home to the 50th Connected Beginnings site! Binarri-binyja Yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation will deliver the program to 600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the community, getting them ready for big school and engaged in preschool. SNAICC is a proud community partner, supporting Binarri-binyja Yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation in delivering the Connected Beginnings program in their community.