This award recognises the outstanding contributions of a carer for an Aboriginal child or young person.

Sponsored by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

• Why do you think this person should be nominated for Carer of the Year?
• How has this carer demonstrated their commitment to supporting Aboriginal children to thrive, and to stay connected to their family, community and culture? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact of their efforts and actions for children and families?

Nominations have now closed.

BY NOMINATING, YOU AGREE WITH THE CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA LISTED BELOW:

• Nominees may be non-Aboriginal, however, the children they care for must be an Aboriginal child or young person
• Self-nominations will not be accepted
• AbSec employees are not eligible to vote or be nominated
• AbSec Youth Ambassadors are not eligible to vote
• An individual may not win an Award in more than one category in one year. If a nominee ranks in the first position across multiple Award categories, the AbSec Judging Panel will select the most relevant category for that nominee to win the Award for.
• Awards will not be granted posthumously
• No weight is given to the number of times a person is nominated
• 2 x referees are required to verify nominees information
• Finalists will be required to be interviewed and photograph to be used on our website and social media
• Aboriginality of the child or young person in the care of nominee be confirmed when completing online nomination