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View our recent media releases that highlight our projects, celebrate our achievements, and address issues important to our community. 

NSW Government takes control of Out of Home Care reform: AbSec demands answers for Aboriginal children

AbSec NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation today responds to a sector briefing by Minister for Families and Communities, Kate Washington, in which the NSW Government outlined its vision for wholesale reform of the Out of Home Care (OOHC) system – a reform process the Minister said will be led by government, not the child protection sector.
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AbSec launches Know Your Rights: empowering Aboriginal families navigating the NSW child protection system

AbSec – NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation – is proud to launch Know Your Rights, a groundbreaking online resource built by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families navigating the NSW child protection system.
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Closing the Gap progress stalls while Aboriginal children remain over-represented in care

AbSec NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation says that the 2026 Commonwealth Closing the Gap report released yesterday shows how little is occurring to reduce over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care (OOHC), leaving them vulnerable and exposed to the system failures that have driven over-representation of our children in OOHC for generations.
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NSW Ombudsman exposes systemic failures in the NSW Government ‘s ability to protect children at risk of significant harm.

AbSec NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation is deeply concerned by the NSW Ombudsman’s recently released report No Capacity to Allocate, which finds the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is routinely closing child protection reports without investigation.
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Survival Day 2026: AbSec stands in solidarity while calling for truth-telling and systemic change for Aboriginal children and families.

AbSec – NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation – acknowledges Survival Day on January 26th as a day of profound meaning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
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November Quarterly Sector Forum wrap up

The AbSec November 2025 Quarterly Sector Forum brought the sector together on Worimi Country for two days of grounded discussion, cultural connection and shared purpose.
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What to expect at AbSec’s NAIDOC Family Fun Day

We’re proud to be bringing the Inner West’s biggest NAIDOC celebration back to Marrickville PCYC and Steel Park on Wednesday 9 July marking 50 years of NAIDOC Week with a vibrant day of culture, community and connection. 
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Statement from our CEO: AbSec welcomes landmark investment in Aboriginal Family Preservation

AbSec welcomes NSW Government’s commitment to reforming Family Preservation- acknowledging vital partnership with Aboriginal communities that has shaped the AFP model.
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AbSec is the peak organisation advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people, and families in NSW.

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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.

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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.

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AbSec is dedicated to closing the gap in health, education, and wellbeing for Aboriginal children and families.

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