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
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
Recent Publications & Resources
Submission to the Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry
April 2026
Submission to the Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry sets out a clear, evidence-based case for urgent and systemic reform of Queensland’s child protection system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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Building Early Education Fund – Fact Sheet
March 2026
Find out more about the Building Early Education Fund and what it means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services in our Fact Sheet.
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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 span across advocacy, policy, practice and sector development to drive systemic and structural change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
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