I believe we need a new approach, to ensure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children grow up safe, well and cared for in their families, communities and culture.
This must be through all organisations, services and governments:
- Applying a child focussed approach
- Ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations participate in and have control over decisions that affect their children
- Protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s right to live in culture
- Pursuing evidence based responses
- Supporting, healing and strengthening families
- Challenging systemic racism and inequities
I call on governments and services to take up these principles and be held accountable to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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