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Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling
Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking couns...
Lloyd Jones (AAP) 23 Jun 2026
State peak urges Aboriginal kids' wellbeing must be priority as ACCO foster carer has accreditation stripped
The wellbeing of 103 Indigenous children and young people is being urged as the...
Jarred Cross 8 Jun 2026
Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis
Children are living in abject poverty amid an Aboriginal housing crisis followin...
Lloyd Jones 20 May 2026
42 per cent of Indigenous survivors of domestic and family violence unable to access emergency accommodation
National data has exposed deep inequities in access to support for victim-surviv...
Giovanni Torre 13 May 2026
Price plea to end 'racism of low expectations'
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Australia can no longer "hide behind race"...
Senate motion of condolence for Kumanjayi Little Baby sees outpouring of grief, calls for action

This report includes the name and image of a person who has died. A motion of condolence for the loss of Kumanjayi Little Baby has seen an outpouring of grief and also calls for action in the Senate.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 12, 2026
Youth Sector Forum to champion self-determination

AbSec - NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation and Mounty Aboriginal Youth & Community Services (MAYCS) have united to host the Quarterly Sector Youth Forum in Sydney on May 1...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 12, 2026
'Racial' police task forces unchallenged, inquiry told

''Racialised'' police task forces have stigmatised young people and gone unchallenged, an advocate has told a federal inquiry into racism against Aboriginal people.

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Abe Maddison May 8, 2026
Exclusive: 'We need to fix the system' - NT Shadow Minister for Child Protection urges reforms

The Northern Territory Opposition spokesperson on child protection, Chansey Paech, says the NT needs to "fix the system, not blame people" in order to keep children and families safe.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2026
'In the name of all our women and girls whose lives were stolen, we call for justice'

Note: this article contains references to assault and abuse which some readers may find distressing. What happened to Kumanjayi Little Baby in Mpwarente / Alice Springs shocked the nation, and especia...

Dr Hannah McGlade Dr Hannah McGlade May 2, 2026
'First Nations children in Canada should not have to wait for justice' - advocates

The Our Children Our Way Secretariat, British Columbia's Indigenous Child and Family Services peak body, has taken its call for justice to the world stage.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 27, 2026
NSW reforms include expansion of Family Preservation services across Murrumbidgee region

Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RIVMED) has announced an expansion of its services as part of the New South Wales Government's redesign of Family Preservation services.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 2, 2026
Earbus transforming Indigenous children's health and schooling

Health, education, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal children in Western Australia are being transformed by the Earbus Program, with rates of hearing loss nearly halving to 5.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 2, 2026
Aboriginal-led reform at centre of NSW’s $350 million family support investment

The New South Wales Government has awarded 22 Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations new contracts under a $350 million investment in its redesigned Aboriginal Family Preservation program.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 2, 2026
Indigenous leader appointed to ANROWS board

Indigenous leader Craig Rigney and New South Wales policy expert Jennifer Quincey have joined the board of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS).

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 30, 2026
Indigenous children's advocates unite to bring message to nation's capital

The futures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care are at the centre of a major event and united stand at Parliament House on Thursday to "change the trajectory of Targe...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
National Commissioner for Indigenous children and youth: new powers will drive systemic change to improve kids' lives

With independence and stability, the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People can hold governments and systems to account and improve the lives of the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 25, 2026
Parliament votes to boost independence and powers of National Commissioner for Indigenous children and youth

Federal legislation has passed through Parliament increasing the independence and powers of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.

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