EOI: Safe and Supported Leadership Group

Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021–31 is a national policy framework to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across Australia.

It is the main national policy framework focused on reducing the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Out of Home Care.

It is a formal shared decision-making partnership between the Australian, State and Territory Governments and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group which aims to improve law, policy and practice in child protection so we can ensure that children and young people reach their full potential by growing up safe and strong.

As a result of a vacancy, SNAICC is seeking expressions of interest for an independent expert member to join the Leadership Group.

The Leadership Group includes sector leaders and representatives from each jurisdiction, experts, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioners and is chaired by Catherine Liddle, CEO of SNAICC.

It leads and oversees implementation of actions impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people through shared decision-making with governments under Safe and Supported at a range of levels, including Ministers and department officials.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with experience in child and family wellbeing or related sectors, and you want to be involved in supporting our children to grow up connected to their family, community, culture and Country, please fill out there attached form and email it to [email protected] by 13 June 2025.

Please email [email protected] if you would like further information or have any questions about the Leadership Group or process for expressing interest in becoming a member.