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SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Walgett)
DESCRIPTION:Have your voice heard on system gaps\nAbSec is developing two major community-led reports guided by lived experiences across Housing\, Justice\, Disability\, Health and Early Childhood. \nWe are visiting communities across NSW to listen and ensure ACCO voices are central to understanding what is working\, what is not\, and what needs to change. \nWhat you share will inform: \n\nThe State of Sector Report – A clear picture of how systems are currently working\nGap Analysis and Prioritisation Report – Identifying the most urgent gaps and reform priorities\n\n\nWhy attend a yarn-up \n\nShared lived experience on the ground insights\nHelp shape evidence that will inform future decisions\nConnect with other ACCOs and sector leaders\n\n\nAdditional ACCO Pilot Opportunity \nAbsec is inviting three ACCOs to pilot a new Support Package focused on: \n\nWorkforce\nGovernance\nInfrastructure\n\nParticipation in a yarn-up is required to express interest \nYarn-ups across NSW \nDubbo: 6 May 2026 Wagga Wagga: 12 May 2026 Albury City: 14 May 2026 Tamworth: 3 June 2026 Kempsey: 18 June 2026 Redfern: 30 June 2026 Campbelltown: 2 July 2026 Walgett: 12 August 2026
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-walgett/
LOCATION:Walgett Cultural and Community Aboriginal Corporation\, 64 Wee Waa St\, Walgett\, Walgett\, NSW\, 2832\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Roadshow
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SUMMARY:2026 NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.\n					\n									Learn More\n					 \nStronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  \nThriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way \nThe AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. \nExperience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. \nEach session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. \n					\n									Explore the program\n					 \nWho should attend?\nThe 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. \n																														 \nAboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nStrengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. \n\n																														 \nGovernment agencies and policymakers\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nHear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. \n\n																														 \nCarers and kinship carers\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nCarers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. \n\n																														 \nNGOs and sector leaders\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nThis event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. \n\n																														 \nResearchers\, academics\, and students\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nAttendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. \n\n																														 \nAdvocates for our children\, young people\, and families\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nStay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. \n\n				\n				\n																														 \nAboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nStrengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. \n\nStrengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. \n																														 \nGovernment agencies and policymakers\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nHear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. \n\nHear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. \n																														 \nCarers and kinship carers\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nCarers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. \n\nCarers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. \n																														 \nNGOs and sector leaders\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nThis event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. \n\nThis event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. \n																														 \nResearchers\, academics\, and students\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nAttendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. \n\nAttendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. \n																														 \nAdvocates for our children\, young people\, and families\n\n\n					 Read more\n			\n			\n						\nStay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. \n\nStay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. \n					\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/conference-2026/
LOCATION:Panthers Port Macquarie\, 1 Bay St\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
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