child protection

Archive of posts tagged 'child protection'

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / The over-representation of First Nations kids in out of home care continues to rise

The rates of removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by government agencies into out-of-home care (OOHC) nationally continues...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Submission to Department of Communities and Justice Family is Culture Legislative Recommendations Consultation

This submission draws on our experience working with First Nations organisations on child protection reform as well as our broader...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / NSW Government must back critical child-protection Bill

This week NSW MPs will have the opportunity to vote in support of critical reforms to improve the child protection...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / NSW Government must not delay crucial child protection reforms

In 2019, the landmark Family is Culture report highlighted significant flaws in the child protection system impacting on Aboriginal children...

Accountable Government / Legal help for care leavers who missed out on victims’ compensation

Dedicated legal help is now available for young people who were in NSW State care in May 2013, and who...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Child protection systems continue to fail First Nations children, most recent figures show

New statistics released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in May highlight the continuing over-representation of Aboriginal and...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC joins call for a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

PIAC has joined the call for the establishment of a dedicated, independent, National Commissioner to advance the rights of Aboriginal...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Family is Culture response falls short on structural change

The NSW Government’s response to the Family is Culture report contains a number of positive initiatives, but falls short of...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Urgent reforms needed to protect Aboriginal children

PIAC is standing with the Aboriginal Legal Service and other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations in calling for the NSW Government...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Opinion: Why we should be concerned about the NSW adoption reforms

This week, the NSW Government will seek to pass sweeping changes through Parliament that will make it easier for children...