First NSW Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap

Jun 25, 2021 | Community

The NSW Government and the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO) have today launched the State’s first Implementation Plan under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The Plan sets out the Government’s formal roadmap to achieve meaningful...

New Aboriginal Guardianship Support service announced

Jun 24, 2021 | Community

AbSec is pleased to announce that a new service will be available soon for Aboriginal children and young people on guardianship orders, their guardians and carers, to access the supports and services they need following their shift to guardianship. This new service...

Mixed bag NSW Budget disappoints for Aboriginal children

Jun 23, 2021 | 2020, Media Release

Tomorrow the country will stand together and remember the systematic racism and oppression of Aboriginal peoples under past government policies, including the forced removal of children from their families and communities. The atrocities committed against the Stolen...

AbSec appoints John Leha as CEO

May 25, 2021 | 2020, Media Release

On Sorry Day it’s time to learn from the mistakes of the past and protect Aboriginal children

May 25, 2021 | 2020, Media Release, Uncategorized

The NSW Budget announced yesterday has failed to deliver for vulnerable Aboriginal children despite a raft of major announcements. There were some commendable initiatives in the form of increased funding for Aboriginal housing and targeted education services but a...