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...
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...
Nov 11, 2020 | 2020, Media Release
Each year NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal history, achievements and culture, empowering Indigenous youth, however, with a year now passed since the release of the Family is Culture review, more must be done to create a brighter future for Aboriginal children in NSW....
Aug 3, 2020 | 2020, Media Release
A new National Agreement has been signed on Closing the Gap between the National Cabinet, the Australian Local Government Association and the Coalition of Peaks, of which AbSec is a member. This marks a historic turning point in relations between Aboriginal and Torres...
Jul 21, 2020 | 2020, Media Release
Social work and other community service degrees such as human services and youth work have been caught under the umbrella of “arts degrees” and been subject to a 113% fee increase under the Federal Government’s proposed scheme. AbSec deplores the proposal which would...
