We are committed to eliminating the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care. We acknowledge that we need to work in a different way to improve the life outcomes of vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and set the right conditions so each child can reach their full potential and thrive.
We are committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to keep children and young people safe within their own families and communities wherever possible.
When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people need to live away from home for their own protection, we are committed to ensuring their cultural identity and relationship with their families and communities is maintained. Together we take a broad, holistic and cultural perspective to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
The Child Protection Act 1999 requires that:
For further information, refer to:
QATSICPP is Queensland's independent, peak body representing the safety and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. It provides leadership in:
For more information, contact QATSICPP.
SNAICC is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It provides an online resource for supporting carers and becoming a carer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Topics include:
For more information, contact SNAICC.
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