Sep 5, 2024 | Latest News, Media Release
AbSec congratulates the Minns Labor Government and Minister for Families and Communities, Kate Washington, for their decisive action in greatly reducing the use of Alternative Care Arrangements (ACAs) and banning the use of unaccredited emergency accommodation for...
Jul 8, 2024 | Latest News, Media Release
Join us for a vibrant celebration of family and culture! Everyone is invited to AbSec’s esteemed annual NAIDOC Week celebration, the Family Fun Day, taking place at Marrickville PCYC on the 10th of July, 2024. This standout event in Sydney’s Inner West is a showcase...
Jul 4, 2024 | Current News, Media Release
Joint Media Release Child protection gap widens as NSW Government delays Aboriginal-led reforms Peak organisations for Aboriginal children and legal services have accused the NSW Government of continuing to drag its feet on urgent reforms to the child protection...
Jun 19, 2024 | Current 2 Home, Media Release
AbSec has welcomed some of the major announcements in the NSW budget, particularly the $5.1 billion investment in social housing and the $118 million for capital maintenance of social housing in Aboriginal communities. AbSec CEO John Leha identifies these as key items...
Jun 4, 2024 | Current 2 Home, Media Release
As another Reconciliation Week draws to a close, AbSec is pausing to reflect on the meaning of the occasion and the experiences gained. AbSec CEO John Leha says it is an important week on the calendar, particularly for Aboriginal peoples but also for the wider...
May 30, 2024 | Media Release
Carers of Aboriginal children and the service staff who support them came together in Penrith today to discuss the ongoing transition project. Transition involves shifting the support of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care from non-Indigenous organisations to...
