To top

Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin-in
Member Login
Get Help Now
About Us
Strengthening Our Sector
Our Voice
Closing The Gap
Get Involved

News & Media

News & Media

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

quick link

Jump to blogs
Contact our Media team

Media releases

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

Aboriginal leaders demand structural reform as sector-leading child and family conference draws national representation

The 2026 AbSec Child & Family Conference has concluded on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, with more than 400 Aboriginal leaders, ACCOs, researchers, carers, policymakers and frontline workers uniting behind strong calls for urgent, structural reform of the NSW child protection system.
Read media release

AbSec welcomes national commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle

AbSec welcomes today's Joint Statement reaffirming the commitment of governments across Australia to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP).
Read media release

Full program revealed: 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference set to unite the sector’s most powerful voices.

AbSec — NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation has released the full program for the 2026 NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Conference.
Read media release

50 Years of Deadly: NAIDOC Family Fun Day unites the community in a celebration of strength and culture

AbSec NSW will proudly mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week — five decades of resistance, survival, cultural pride, and community strength on Wednesday 8 July, on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Wangal People in Sydney.
Read media release
Load more

Articles & Blogs

Your source for the latest updates, inspiring stories, and insightful articles about our work supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families across NSW.

Ministerial Aboriginal Partnership Group (MAP Group) 29th July 2026 Communiqué

The Ministerial Aboriginal Partnership (MAP) Group met on Gadigal Country to discuss key priorities, including the Minister’s nine commitments, out-of-home care reform, Family Group Conferencing, ACCO investment, the Partnership Agreement, the Ombudsman’s report, Active Efforts and delegated authority.
Read article
AbSec Conference 2026

Stronger Together: 2026 AbSec Conference unites the sector on Birpai Country

Three days, 60 sessions, over 400 people and one message that one carried throughout the Conference on Birpai Country: to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children stay safe and connected to family and culture, as a sector we must be stronger together.
Read article

Strong Mob, Strong Peak: AbSec Connects with Community in Batemans Bay

AbSec recently welcomed community members to our South Coast Roadshow and Community Organisations Disaster Adaptation (CODA) Workshop at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club.
Read article

Community leads the way: Condobolin launches landmark Aboriginal-led services for children and families in regional NSW

On 16 June 2026, two landmark initiatives came to life on Wiradjuri Country in Western NSW: the establishment of a new Aboriginal Community-Controlled Mechanism (ACCM) and the launch of Aboriginal-led Commissioning (ALC) services in Condobolin.
Read article
Load more

Contact our team

For journalists and publications wanting to cover our stories, we’ve made it easy for you to access files and resources. If you have any questions or need more information, just fill out the contact form.

Our communications team is here to help and will get back to you as soon as possible. We’re committed to making sure our community’s stories are shared with the respect and depth they deserve.

Brand style guide

AbSec logo file

Member Login

Join our growing network of individuals and organisations and gain access.
Become a member

Get Help Now

If you need immediate assistance, AbSec is here to support you.

We offer resources and guidance for children, young people, carers, and families at risk. Find the help you need and connect with the right support services.

I'm a Carer
We’re a Family At Risk
I’m a Child or Young Person
Leaving Care Hub - Life After the System

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.

Who We Are
Our Sector
Our People
Our Members
Our Strategic Plan
Our Governance

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.

Quarterly Sector Forums
Deadly Practice
Learning & Development Centre
Know Your Rights
AbSec Child and Family ACCO Map​
Campaigns We Support
Social Sector Transformation Fund
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle

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.

Aboriginal Case Management Policy
Family is Culture
Aboriginal Guardianship Support Model
News & Media
Reports & Publications
Adoption Is Not An Option
Out-of-home Care & Child Removals
Calls to Government

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.

Aboriginal-led Commissioning
Strong Families, Our Way
ACCO Comprehensive Support Package

Get Involved

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.  

Donate
Events
Contact Us
Become a Carer
Become a Member
Work With Us
Partner With Us

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images of deceased people.