Wednesday 20 June 2018: AbSec welcomes the NSW Government’s increased focus on children, families and communities announced in yesterday’s Budget, but expresses concern over how the allocated funding will be spent.
Thursday 7 June 2018: AbSec has just released its platform for the next NSW Government, which will form the basis of our focus leading up to the next state election in March 2019. Aboriginal children and their families continue to be over-represented in the NSW child protection system, particularly at the crisis end of the system where children are removed from their families. This unacceptable situation has persisted despite multiple reviews and reforms, proving that current systems are not working for our kids.
Friday 20 April 2018: Each year, the Family Matters Week of Action draws attention to this issue and our proposed solutions. In 2018, the Week of Action will be held 14-20 May. AbSec is pleased to offer small sponsorships to community organisations in NSW for the purpose of hosting a community event during the Week of Action.
Friday 6 April 2018: LaToya Terry has her hands full with work and study, but wouldn’t have it any other way. As a mum and full-time Executive Assistant to the CEO at her local Aboriginal medical service, it takes skill to fit a university degree into her busy life – but she’s pulling it off with the help of a generous scholarship.
Thursday 29 March 2018: Last week we launched our #StrongerFuture campaign, calling on the public to support Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Thursday 15 March 2018: This week we launched our new Cultural Connections Workshop, helping child protection practitioners, carers and out-of-home care workers to maintain connections for Aboriginal kids in care. We received great feedback from the 14 participants at our inaugural workshop, held in Liverpool on Monday 12 March.
