Early Childhood Development
Every child deserves a solid foundation in life. SNAICC advocates for, supports and contributes to the development of early childhood programs and systems that are designed, governed and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Early Childhood Development
Child & Family Wellbeing
The safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is central to all that we do. We work to strengthen the systems that support children to grow up in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment within their family, community, culture and Country.
Child & Family Wellbeing
Sector Transformation
Sector Transformation is the long-term structural shift to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector and invest in what works, so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are supported through services and systems led by community.
Sector Transformation
Closing the Gap
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is one of SNAICC’s most powerful levers to work in genuine partnership with all levels of government to actively close opportunity gaps for all children, ensuring that reforms result in tangible improvements for children.
Closing the GapNews & Events
SNAICC in the News | 13 November 2026
13 November 2026
Male Role Models in Early Childhood Education and Care
11 November 2026
Recent Publications & Resources
Submission to National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children Second Action Plan
August 2026
SNAICC's Submission to National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children Second Action Plan (August 2026).
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Doing things differently: Funding ACCOs to keep families together
July 2026
The Doing things differently: Funding ACCOs to keep families together report presents evidence-based funding model options for ACCOs delivering child and family support services.
Download Thriving Kids Policy Paper
June 2026
SNAICC’s Thriving Kids Policy Paper outlines what is needed to ensure the Thriving Kids reform delivers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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Youth Voice Engagement Report
June 2026
The Youth Voice Engagement Report details the national co-design process led by SNAICC – National Voice for our Children to establish a framework that embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s perspectives within governance, advocacy and national reform.
Download Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-Led Decision Making: Summary Evidence Review
May 2026
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-Led Decision Making: Summary Evidence Review examines AFLDM implementation and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
Download National Child and Family Investment Strategy
April 2026
National Child and Family Investment Strategy is a shift towards culturally safe supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Download SNAICC Sector Transformation Principles Framework
March 2026
SNAICC’s Sector Transformation Principles Framework is a call for governments and the broader service system to shift power, funding and accountability to ACCOs so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families are supported through culturally grounded, self-determined and community-controlled services.
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Our programs and initiatives across advocacy, policy, practice and sector development strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector and drive the systemic and structural change needed to improve the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
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