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AbSec statement of support for the Voice On the 14th of October, Australians will be asked to enshrine a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our Constitution. It is a request made by First Nations communities through the Uluru Statement from the...
AbSec releases election asks, calls for transformative change
In order to bring about transformative change, AbSec is calling for Aboriginal issues to be at the forefront of policy reform this election.
Family Is Culture Bill passes, AbSec/ALS ask for more
The state’s peak organisations for Aboriginal children, families and legal services have cautiously welcomed the passage of a bill but much more is needed.
Meet the winners of the 2021 NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Awards
The NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Awards recognise individuals and organisations going above and beyond to support Aboriginal families and improve outcomes for our children and young people throughout the state. Thank you to everyone who put forward nominations this...
A new initiative to support the Aboriginal out-of-home care sector post-lockdown
AbSec is committed to supporting our Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and the broader community through providing resources to support COVID safe workplaces and care packs to help stop the spread in communities. To support the Aboriginal out-of-home care...
Aboriginal peaks condemn NSW Government’s failure to deliver crucial child protection reforms
Two years after a landmark report revealed widespread deficiencies in the NSW child protection system, the peak bodies for Aboriginal children and legal services are calling out the NSW Government’s failure to work with Aboriginal communities to reform a broken...
How is the Aboriginal sector faring during lockdown?
As NSW entered lockdown due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, we decided to run a sector wellbeing survey to hear from the workers in our sector about how they were dealing with this difficult period and if they had enough support. A strong Aboriginal sector in NSW is...
Connecting carers with the Koori Mail
AbSec has been able to offer carers access to a number of free Koori Mail subscriptions to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events going on in the community. The Koori Mail, considered the voice of Indigenous Australia, is 100% Aboriginal-owned and published...
A welcome boost to Aboriginal services
A welcome boost to Aboriginal services A new round of funding was distributed as part of the NSW Government’s Social Sector Transformation Fund, delivering a welcome boost to not-for-profits over the next 12 months. This funding will look to provide free support for...
Supporting our carers: Survey results
To help AbSec better understand the experiences and challenges of being a carer, we recently held our annual carer support survey, and we can now share some of those results. Carers play an important role in the lives of the Aboriginal children and young people they...
AbSec NAIDOC Family Fun Day Line-up 2021
Our NAIDOC Week celebration is now less than two weeks away, and we are ready to announce the line-up for the day, including musical and cultural performers, all the exciting activities, the special guests, the food and much more! The AbSec NAIDOC Family Fun Day is an...
First NSW Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap
The NSW Government and the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO) have today launched the State’s first Implementation Plan under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The Plan sets out the Government’s formal roadmap to achieve meaningful...
New Aboriginal Guardianship Support service announced
AbSec is pleased to announce that a new service will be available soon for Aboriginal children and young people on guardianship orders, their guardians and carers, to access the supports and services they need following their shift to guardianship. This new service...
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Mixed bag NSW Budget disappoints for Aboriginal children
Tomorrow the country will stand together and remember the systematic racism and oppression of Aboriginal peoples under past government policies, including the forced removal of children from their families and communities. The atrocities committed against the Stolen...
AbSec appoints John Leha as CEO
On Sorry Day it’s time to learn from the mistakes of the past and protect Aboriginal children
The NSW Budget announced yesterday has failed to deliver for vulnerable Aboriginal children despite a raft of major announcements. There were some commendable initiatives in the form of increased funding for Aboriginal housing and targeted education services but a...
National Children’s Commissioner visits AbSec
National Children’s Commissioner visits AbSec Wednesday 19 May 2021 The National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds visited AbSec on Friday, 14 May and spoke with a group of Aboriginal young people about their views and advice on out-of-home care and safety issues,...
Logo design competition winners: Creating a symbol to represent us
The Aboriginal Knowledge Circle will be advising the NSW Government on matters surrounding Aboriginal child protection and aims to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families. To do this, the initiative needed a logo to represent the children...
Rolling out the Aboriginal Case Management Policy to Community
The Aboriginal Case Management Policy (ACMP) is now in its implementation phase, with AbSec continuing to meet with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other stakeholders from across NSW in order to support the rollout. More than just a policy, the...
Have your say: Closing the Gap NSW Implementation Plan Engagement
The NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peaks (NSW CAPO) is currently looking for your feedback on the first round of 2021 engagement sessions on Closing the Gap. The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is built around four Priority Reforms to change the way in which...
A positive outlook after a challenging year: AbSec’s Annual General Meeting
The AbSec Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Wednesday 24 February 2021, showcasing the achievements of the last 12 months, providing insight into some of the challenges and looking at the year ahead. Even though the AGM was delayed this year there was still a...
Grants for community supporting our kids through covid
Grants for community: Supporting our kids through COVID Thursday 18 March 2021 To support Aboriginal community-controlled organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic, AbSec put together the Aboriginal Child and Family Sector Combined Community Response Grants program....
National Anthem and History: Opinion
John Williams is the Public Officer of the Stolen Generations Council NSW/ACT. AbSec works closely with the Stolen Generations Council in providing a voice for, and supporting, the Stolen Generations and their descendants. John reflected on the recent change to...