Tweddle Foundation Chair and the Chair of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Dr Nicole Milburn is joining Ashley Morris, Manager Koori Services and Programs (Children’s Court of Victoria), Meena Singh – Aboriginal Children’s Commissioner (Victorian Commission for Children and Young People) and Matthew Wilson – Program Manager (Family Drug Treatment Court Victoria) to speak at SNAICC’s 10th National Conference 5-7th September on Larrakia Country.
Advocating for change in the Child Protection Court system
Their SNAICC Conference presentation will share solution focused approaches to infants and their families who are involved in Child Protection Services.
The work of the Marram-Ngala Ganbu program will be presented as one example of a specific approach to Aboriginal families in the Children’s Court. Commissioner Singh will lead a group discussion advocating for change in the Child Protection Court system in Australia, so it better meets the needs of Aboriginal families.
The Tweddle Foundation has established a group of leaders representing family services, justice, research, and health who are advocating for a more baby and family solution focused approach for child protection clients.
Safer Baby Court Teams
The Safer Baby Court Team concept introduces a public health model into the judicial process and connects the child and family to relevant support services for more positive outcomes.
The 10th SNAICC National Conference gives delegates a safe space to learn, share and network about early childhood education and care, and child protection issues that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This event brings together like-minded individuals and organisations for a celebration of culture and country, focused on the work we do to elevate the voices of Aboriginal children and families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture must play an integral role in developing positive outcomes for early childhood when it comes to Aboriginal children.
Strength and vitality have been passed down to Aboriginal babies, families and communities through rich cultural traditions, shared by the voices of generations.
Supporting Aboriginal Babies and Children to grow into Elders
By creating layers of culturally safe protection, support and community around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies and children, we can enable them to grow into elders whose voices can be echoed for generations to come.
