Deadly Practice
Showcasing Aboriginal-led excellence in child and family services
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Are you leading positive change for our children, young people, and families?
Let’s share your success!
AbSec’s ‘Deadly Practice’ Promotional Series is your opportunity to showcase the incredible, community-driven work done to support Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.
Here at AbSec, we celebrate the groundbreaking work done by community groups and organisations committed to the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. Whether you’re part of a formal organisation or a grassroots movement, we want to support your efforts to keep our families safe and connected.
Your work deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
Who should apply?
This call goes out to everyone involved in supporting Aboriginal communities—whether it’s through cultural programs, education, advocacy, or holistic support services. Your work is vital in building stronger, more resilient communities.
- Gain statewide recognition for your innovative programs.
- Share your insights, successes, and learnings with the sector.
- Strengthen partnerships across government, NGOs, and ACCOs.
- Contribute to sector-wide knowledge on best practices in Aboriginal early intervention.
- Be featured in video interviews, case studies, and promotional materials.
We’re particularly looking for programs focused on:
Early Childhood Development
supporting children under 5 with culturally appropriate programs
Family Strengthening and Preservation
Preventing child protection intervention through family capacity building
Culturally-Tailored Approaches
Incorporating Aboriginal knowledge, practices, and community connections
Community-Led Innovation
Designed and led by Aboriginal communities for Aboriginal communities
The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest is [date]
Late submissions will be considered for future rounds.
Connect with Our Policy & Advocacy Team
AbSec know that strong partnerships with our communities are essential to creating real change for Aboriginal children and families.
If you have questions about Deadly Practice or want to explore how you can get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
How we select Deadly Practices
The selection panel will review EOIs based on the following key criteria:
Alignment with focus areas
Does the program address the identified priorities?
Innovation and uniqueness
How does the program stand out in its approach?
Community and cultural impact
What difference is it making for Aboriginal children, families, and communities?
Media and promotional readiness
Are you prepared to share your story through interviews, case studies, and video?
Successful EOIs will be contacted by AbSec’s Policy & Advocacy Team and will work alongside our Communications Team to develop compelling content for the ‘Deadly Practice’ promotional series. This may include:
- Written case studies showcasing your impact
- Video features bringing your story to life
- Promotional materials to amplify your work
Deadly Practice is all about acknowledging and supporting every effort that contributes to the wellbeing and safety of our communities. Come join us and help make a lasting difference for our children, young people, and families.
