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2011 National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day – a snapshot
Some 75 guests attended the national launch of NAICD at Lulla’s Children and Family Centre in Shepparton, Victoria. They were treated to unseasonal warm weather, a buffet lunch and a performance of traditional dancing by local Koori youth.
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Early Childhood Development Workforce, Draft Research Report - Opportunity to have your say!
The Productivity Commission is currently receiving submissions on its Draft Research Report on the Early Childhood Development Workforce (June 2011). If you would like to make a contribution please contact SNAICC.
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Cindy Blackstock talks on common issues faced by Indigenous children and families in Canada and Australia
Cindy Blackstock visited Australia once again and spoke to ABC Breakfast Radio about the common issues faced by First Nations children and families in Canada and Australia.
Cindy spoke to ABC Breakfast Radio about the common issues faced by First Nations children and families in Canada and Australia. She told the ABC that in both countries Indigenous children are over-represented in the child protection system and that the problem is solvable by tackling underlying issues such as poverty, poor housing and substance misuses related to the Stolen Generations.
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National Human Rights Action Plan, baseline Study – Make a Submission Now!
The Attorney General has released a draft National Human Rights Action Plan Baseline Study (June 2011). This is the first step in implementation of Australia’s Human Rights Framework, which was released by the Government in 2010.
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Community and social services struggling to keep up with demand, ACOSS survey finds
The latest report from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) delivers a number of stark and worrying messages to governments across Australia.
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