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"When a First Nations child dies unexpectedly, Australia often reaches for the
same responses: to blame, seek more inquiries, implement tougher laws and
stronger powers to intervene.
But if the only answer is the faster removal of children, Australia will keep
repeating the same cycle.
The death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in the Northern Territory again placed
Aboriginal child protection in the national spotlight. The debate quickly
turned to whether “child safety” should be placed above culture in child
protection decisions.
But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, culture is not separate
from safety. Family, kinship, language, Country and community are not optional
extras to be added later. They are part of what safety means.
So what works to better protect First Nations children?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
