http://www.snaicc.asn.au/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:17:01 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:17:01 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=744 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=744 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=745 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=745 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=746 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=746 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=747 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=747 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=741 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. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=741 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=742 These beautiful posters, highlighting men’s parental and family roles, are part of SNAICC’s catalogue of wonderful publications. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=742 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=743 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. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=743 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=740 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. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=740 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=738 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. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=738 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=739 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. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snaicc.asn.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?id=739