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Advice sought on traditional adoptions SNAICC News Torres News reports that the Queensland Government is considering the possibility of legally recognising Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practices, with community consultations taking place in north Queensland in early February 2012. |
22 Feb 2012 |
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School enrolment and attendance program achieving mixed results SNAICC News A report into the Australian Government’s School Enrolment and Attendance Measure (SEAM) designed to encourage parents on income support to ensure their children are enrolled in and attending school regularly, has painted a mixed picture of success. |
22 Feb 2012 |
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SNAICC calls on members to complete Survey on inclusion of children with disabilities SNAICC News Early Childhood Australia and Early Childhood Intervention Australia are conducting a survey on key issues surrounding the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood services. |
22 Feb 2012 |
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Inquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder SNAICC News The House of Representative Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal affairs is conducting an inquiry into the incidence and prevention of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). SNAICC encourages members to contribute to the inquiry. |
22 Feb 2012 |
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ECA Discussion paper on Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia SNAICC News Early Childhood Australia has recently published a discussion paper looking at the ECEC sector in Australia, and the issues and challenges that arise from the Australian Government’s Reform Agenda. |
17 Feb 2012 |
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Free posters available from SNAICC - Men and Parenting SNAICC News These beautiful posters, highlighting men’s parental and family roles, are part of SNAICC’s catalogue of wonderful publications. |
17 Feb 2012 |
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Media Release - Self-determination is the key to Closing the Gap SNAICC News SNAICC welcomes the encouraging findings in Prime Minister Gillard’s latest progress report on Closing the Gap, and in particular her strong, ongoing commitment to meeting all targeted areas within the set timeframes. |
16 Feb 2012 |
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SNAICC Newsletter January 2012 out now SNAICC News Stories include - Victorian Human Rights Charter under review, The need for cultural proficiency in children’s services, EYLF: What does it mean for our services? Resource news includes news on the Honey Ant Readers, and the new child rearing Martix. |
16 Feb 2012 |
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New UN complaints protocol a major step forward for children’s rights SNAICC News SNAICC is pleased to report that a new international mechanism has been created giving children the power to submit complaints about abuses of their rights – putting them on an equal footing with adults. |
15 Feb 2012 |
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Media Release - A long road ahead as National Apology milestone comes around SNAICC News Two reports leading up to the fourth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations serve as a stark reminder that much remains to be done to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. |
14 Feb 2012 |