Family is Culture
Media and commentary related to our work with First Nations partner organisations to implement the recommendations of the Family is Culture report and strengthen rights for First Nations families.
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Urgent need for consultation on child protection changes to avoid dire consequences for Aboriginal children and families
The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT (ALS) and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) have joined forces to call on Members of the Legislative Council to refer a Bill amending child protection legislation for inquiry amidst concerns that the changes would have dire consequences for Aboriginal children and their families. Last week the NSW Government introduced…
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Indigenous child protection project launched
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in NSW are over 10 times more likely than non-Indigenous children to live in out-of-home care. While the long-term consequences for these children will vary widely, it’s clear that the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care has a deep and long-lasting impact on…