The following are media releases currently available.
Please direct all media inquiries to: AbSec Media media@absec.org.au
Thursday 11 March 2021 – AbSec appoints John Leha as CEO
Wednesday 11 November 2020 – Opportunity for reform to protect Aboriginal children in upcoming budget
Monday 3 August 2020 – New Closing the Gap targets look to create a brighter future for Aboriginal children
Tuesday 21 July 2020 – Decision to increase fees for social work degrees to severely impact Aboriginal communities
Thursday 9 July 2020 – NSW Government delivers unremarkable response to the Family is Culture Review
Monday 25 May 2020 – This Sorry Day, child removals remain a major issue for Aboriginal communities
Monday 2 March 2020 – Call for immediate action to reform child protection for Aboriginal children
Thursday 13 February 2020 – Urgent reforms needed for Aboriginal families in the NSW child protection system
Friday 8 November 2019 – Family is Culture Review provides crucial new opportunity for Aboriginal child protection reform
Wednesday 20 February 2019 – $11 million less spent on family supports for children at risk of harm in NSW. Next NSW government must invest in families
Wednesday 13 February 2019 – NSW Government continues to score poorly in new report
Tuesday 5 February 2019 – AbSec and wider community sector call for more essential services to address inequality
Friday 26 October 2018 – Joint Statement: New Legislation Announced Demonstrates Disregard for Transparency and Consultation with Public on Vulnerable Children and Families
Thursday 25 October 2018 – Statement: Vulnerable Aboriginal children and young people: targeted measures required. A letter was sent to Hon Pru Goward MP on the issues raised here.
Tuesday 31 July 2018 – Joint Community Peak Bodies Statement on Tune Review, Ombudsman Report and Fams Report: Time to act for the Protection of Vulnerable Children
Monday 18 June 2018 – Aboriginal community-controlled organisations critical to a stronger child protection system
Tuesday 12 June 2018 – Statement on release of the Tune review
Monday 28 May 2018 – Aboriginal peaks to sharpen advocacy efforts – Statement by NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO)
Tuesday 22 May 2018 – Release the Tune Review – Joint Statement from NSW Community Sector Peak Bodies
Tuesday 22 May 2018 – AbSec and ACWA joint statement: NSW Government tender award shows misplaced priorities for our children
Wednesday 28 March 2018 – New workshops keep Aboriginal kids close to culture
Thursday 22 March 2018 – Luke Carroll leads new call for investment to close the gap
Wednesday 14 March 2018 – Statement in response to media comments made by David Gillespie MP
14 February 2018 – NSW Government scores poorly in new report
8 February 2018 – Ten years after The Apology, there’s more than ever to be sorry for