Price:
Free
Online via Microsoft Teams
The purpose of this meeting is to reintroduce and discuss the upcoming project, Know Your Rights: Navigating the NSW Child Protection System & Finding Supports, developed in a collaboration of AbSec and the Bring Them Home, Keep Them Home (BTHKTH) research initiative.
This project aims to create a trusted and accessible online resource to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, families, and communities as they navigate the New South Wales child protection system. The Know Your Rights website is being designed to provide culturally safe, practical, and empowering information to help families understand their rights, advocate for their children, and make informed decisions.
Grounded in the voices and lived experiences of Aboriginal families shared through the BTHKTH research, the resource will offer information on:
Your voice matters — stay connected and be part of this important work.
By signing up, you’ll be the first to:
Aboriginal Carer Support
Child Protection Helpline
Aboriginal Carer Support
Child Protection Helpline
We acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the land on which our office stands, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the Elders, leaders and advocates within our sector and pay our respects to them as knowledge holders within this space and every space.
AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home and the ongoing impact of government policy and practice on Aboriginal children, young people and families.
We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal People of the Eora Nation, the land on which our office stands, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the Elders, leaders and advocates within our sector and pay our respects to them as knowledge holders within this space and every space.
AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home and the ongoing impact of government policy and practice on Aboriginal children, young people and families.
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About Us
AbSec is the peak organisation advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people, and families in NSW.
Learn more about AbSec, our mission, and our commitment to supporting Aboriginal children, families, and communities through advocacy, capacity building, and sector leadership.
Strengthening Our Sector
Building a resilient and effective sector that can better support Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.
Our initiatives and programs are designed to enhance the capacity and capability of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and NGOs.
Our Voice
This section offers insights into the key policies and initiatives we champion, representing our commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.
Closing the Gap
AbSec is dedicated to closing the gap in health, education, and wellbeing for Aboriginal children and families.
Explore the various initiatives and programs we support to drive systemic change and improve outcomes for our communities.
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Discover how you can make a difference with AbSec.
From donating to becoming a carer, there are numerous ways to support our vision and help Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities thrive.
AbSec would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land in which we work and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home.
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