NAPCAN #NCPW21 Webinar Series

NAPCAN
NAPCAN #NCPW21 Webinar Series

Join us for our 2021 National Child Protection Week Webinar Series, where we start important conversations around some of the key issues our children and young people are facing. Talking alongside leading educators and professionals join us while we discuss Culture, Disability, Inclusion, Respectful Relationships, Domestic Violence and Mental Health in the hopes to learn, build and grow so that we all can work together and eliminate these struggles. Because every child, in every community, deserves a fair go.

Episodes

  1. Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit

    14/09/2021

    Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit

    This year’s theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit. As with all Australian children, it is important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be able to maintain strong connections to their family, community, culture and Country. Too often though, child protection systems seemingly lack the understanding of, or deprioritise, cultural connection. This can have negative consequences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care. This webinar explored how children thrive in systems that recognise the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Together, we can build a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have the opportunities to grow up safe in their families, strong in their identities, and connected to their cultures. The discussion included: What Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people telling us about culture What does a child’s connection to their culture and Country mean? How does cultural connection support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child’s wellbeing, safety and identity? Why Aboriginal community-controlled organisations are the most well-placed to ensure the best outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Speakers: April Lawrie, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People SA Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC Belinda Field, Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services

    1h 32m
  2. What does a community need for every child to thrive?

    14/09/2021

    What does a community need for every child to thrive?

    Learn about some of the unexpected factors that shape how kids do in life. To treat all of Australia’s children fairly, we need to make sure every family and community has what kids need to thrive and be healthy. Not every child or community has what they need. And not everyone thinks about children’s wellbeing as a responsibility for communities and society, rather than just families. Our understanding of what children need to thrive is constantly adapting as our world changes around us. As we gain knowledge, we see the connections and the responsibilities that we all have, to make sure our young people can live well and achieve their potential. In this webinar we discussed: What children and young people need to thrive – in the evidence and in their own voices How using ARACY’s wellbeing framework The Nest can help us see the bigger picture Why we need to pay attention to public attitudes and systemic structures if we want to improve outcomes for children How children are affected by often overlooked factors such as access to stable housing or other supports in their neighbourhoods A panel of experts introduced us to some of the unexpected roles that different parts of society play in boosting child wellbeing. And left us with thoughts on how we can all support and share responsibility for all children in Australia. Speakers: Leanne McLean, Tasmania’s Commissioner for Children and Young People Diana Harris, Lead, Knowledge Translation, ARACY Alison Stone, University of Tasmania and Community Advocate Sister Brigid Arthur, Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project Kate Colvin, Everybody’s Home Campaign

    1h 29m

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Join us for our 2021 National Child Protection Week Webinar Series, where we start important conversations around some of the key issues our children and young people are facing. Talking alongside leading educators and professionals join us while we discuss Culture, Disability, Inclusion, Respectful Relationships, Domestic Violence and Mental Health in the hopes to learn, build and grow so that we all can work together and eliminate these struggles. Because every child, in every community, deserves a fair go.

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