A Decade of Impact – Lisa marks 10 years at OzChild
To mark 10 years at OzChild, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths shares the highlights from her journey so far as Chief Executive Officer. In 2024, Lisa Griffiths celebrates a decade as…
Number of Aboriginal Children in out-of-home-care continues to rise
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children deserve the same opportunities as all other children yet they are now 10 times more likely to be removed from their families than non-Indigenous children with the number of Aboriginal children in the out-of-home-care system increasing every year.
We couldn’t agree more with AbSec who are calling for the establishment of an Aboriginal child and family commission to provide leadership and support for the system’s work with Indigenous people, by directing investment to community designed and delivered support services, and improving transparency and accountability.
At OzChild we strive to deliver culturally responsive programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
That’s why our indigenous services help to connect Aboriginal children and young people with their community and culture and why we developed our Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Acknowledgement of Country
OzChild acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge their cultures are living ones, which relate to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
May the children of today lead us to a brighter tomorrow.
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