New National Commissioner for First Nations children and young people
Sue-Anne Hunter, the new commissioner, will work with First Nations peoples to make sure children and young people are protected.
Children’s Day 2025: Little Footsteps, Big Future
The 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme Little Footsteps, Big Future honours the journeys our children take as they grow—each step g
NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead,
empowered by the strength of young First Nations leaders, the v
First Nations Commissioners and Guardians unite to urge Governments to stop failing Aboriginal children and young people
Australia’s leading First Nations child advocates are calling on Federal and State Governments
to step up and protect children and young people’s human rights
National Sorry Day
Today, on National Sorry Day, we pause in deep reflection to acknowledge the pain, strength, and unyielding spirit of the Stolen Generations.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This year’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination commemorates the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination
Close the Gap Day
Every year, on the third Thursday in March, we come together to recognise Close the Gap Day.
ANZCCGA Joint Statement on action required to address child sexual abuse
All children and young people are worthy of being protected and cared for, and to have adults take responsibility for addressing issues that impact their young
National Apology to the Stolen Generations anniversary
Today, February 13 marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations
Joint media release: National Children’s Commissioners concerned about NT government’s proposed changes to child protection laws
Serious concern about proposed changes to child protection legislation in the Northern Territory.
Establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
The National Commission will commence as a separate and independent entity within the Social Services portfolio on 13 January 2025.