HREOC welcomes the emphasis in the Discussion Paper given to recognising and addressing the significant over-representation of Indigenous children in child protection systems. (humanrights.gov.au)
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) welcomed the reversal of $ 16.7 million in cuts to community legal centres but called again for a Close the Gap justice target and said continuing unmet need for civil and family law services is «a major catalyst for involvement with child protection systems and experiences of violence that result in increased contact with the criminal justice system.» (croakey.org)
We respect that the statutory child protection system has a role to play in removing kids from unsafe environments, and where this is necessary, we work with the system to ensure kids removed from home retain the connections to their community and culture which help form their identity. (cyc-net.org)