Aboriginal

Dec 17

We must get the process of self-determination right

The best outcomes will come when policies and programs are shaped and led by Aboriginal people.

Oct 10

Time for a treaty

In June this year the Victorian Parliament passed Australia’s first ever treaty legislation, the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill

Mar 19

Embed Aboriginal self-determination

Self-determination is vital to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing. The full potential of Aboriginal peoples can best be realised through

Dec 19

Kinship carers neglected

"Appallingly neglected": Victoria's Ombudsman sounds the alarm on the treatment of kinship carers.

May 3

Community sector and social cohesion

Funding to develop an Aboriginal treaty, a LGBTI inclusive Victoria and implementing the state's multicultural policy are positive investments to

Jul 20

Want to improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing? Involve Aboriginal people

A new Victorian strategy for Aboriginal health and wellbeing will need to involve Aboriginal people in all aspects, from development

May 30

Journeys towards reconciliation

An increasing number of Australian community organisations are choosing to embed acts of reconciliation deep within their business practices, writes Melbourne City Mission’s

May 26

Victoria’s Aboriginal community talks treaty and self-determination

This Sorry Day, Aboriginal Victorians have joined together for an historic two-day forum, to talk about how to progress self-determination

Apr 13

Roadmap to Reform package: an important step to better supporting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and families

The Roadmap to Reform: strong families safe children package announced today is an important step towards improving the wellbeing of

Apr 8

Senate committee critical of Indigenous Advancement Strategy Process

The flaws in the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) tender process have been highlighted by a report of the

Feb 22

Still seeking truth and justice in Australia’s reconciliation process

The State of Reconciliation in Australia report is a clarion call to rethink our nation’s approach to reconciliation after more

Jul 27

Red Cross launches second Reconciliation Action Plan

A new Reconciliation Action Plan and new permanent signage to be displayed at all 350 Red Cross offices and sites

Jul 21

The Aboriginal Child Placement Principle: improving compliance and ongoing connection to culture

Connection to community, family and culture is fundamental to wellbeing of Aboriginal people. However, approximately 70 per cent of Aboriginal

May 25

Federal funding cuts hurting Aboriginal people and services

The severe adverse effects of 2014-15 Federal Budget cuts on Aboriginal people and services have been highlighted by the federal

Mar 19

Building community partnerships to Close the Gap

Closing the Gap in health and social outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians will require strong partnerships throughout the community and must

Mar 17

Strategy needed for growing number of Aboriginal children in care

With a shocking increase in the number Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care in Victoria, VCOSS supports

Jan 29

Victoria’s growing need for homelessness and child protection support revealed

Almost 100 people in need are turned away from homeless agencies each day, the Productivity Commission's 2015 Report on Government