NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Awards 2020

This award recognises the contributions of an Aboriginal person to the welfare and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and their community. Awarded to an Aboriginal community member that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to, and positive impact on, the wellbeing of families and communities.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this person should be nominated Community Member of the year?
• How has this community member demonstrated their commitment to the wellbeing of Aboriginal families? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact of their efforts and actions for Aboriginal families?
• Is there a current or future project this community member is involved in, that further demonstrates commitment to, and positive impact on, the wellbeing of Aboriginal families and communities? If yes, please describe.

This award recognises the outstanding contributions of a carer for an Aboriginal child or young person.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this person should be nominated Carer of the Year?
• How has this carer demonstrated their commitment to supporting Aboriginal children to thrive, and to stay connected to their family, community and culture? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact of their efforts and actions for children and families?

This award recognises an Aboriginal Practitioner’s excellence in achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and communities.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this person should be nominated as Practitioner of the Year?
• How has this practitioner demonstrated excellence in working with Aboriginal families? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact or outcomes achieved for Aboriginal families?

This award recognises an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation demonstrating excellence in service delivery to their community, achieving lasting positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and their communities.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this agency should be nominated for ACCO of the Year?
• How has this agency demonstrated excellence in service delivery to Aboriginal families and communities? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact or outcomes achieved by this agency for Aboriginal families and the broader community?

This award recognises the contribution of a non-Aboriginal agency in partnering with Aboriginal communities in service design and delivery, achieving improved outcomes for Aboriginal families and communities.

This could include a team or an organisation.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this team or organisation should be nominated for the Walking Together Award?
• How has this team or agency demonstrated excellence in developing promising innovations to service design or delivery? Provide examples.
• What has been the impact or outcomes achieved by this agency for Aboriginal families?

This award recognises the achievements of an Aboriginal Young Person aged under 25 years for their leadership and contribution to their community.

Nomination criteria:

• Why do you think this person should be nominated for Young Person of the Year?
• Outline with examples the young person’s achievements.
• What has been the impact of their efforts and actions?