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Deadly Story is a great online portal and resource that aims to support Aboriginal children and young people to grow in their knowledge of who they are, where they belong, where they come from, what they do, what they believe and what symbolises Aboriginal culture to them. It is a great way to learn about family finding, genograms, as well as having educational and employment resources.
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VACCA has redeveloped five tools from the Kids Central Toolkit, Child's Voice, specifically for Aboriginal children, which provides talking tips and guidance for using the tools with Aboriginal children.
Read it here.
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SNAICC, in collaboration with VACCA, have developed Keeping Our Kids Safe: Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
These resources supports organisations engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and communities to implement the National Principles in a culturally safe way by providing practical advice for all levels of an organisation. It highlights considerations that will help organisations to make sure their spaces are culturally safe, and free from racism and discrimination.
Download the guide - Keeping Our Kids Safe: Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, that gives practical advice on how to implement the National Principles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities.
Watch the animated video - Keeping Our Kids Safe: Understanding Cultural Safety in Child Safe Organisations, that gives viewers an introduction to the National Principles through a cultural lens.
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The Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards are a regulatory framework designed to ensure the safety of children and young people in organisations that provide services for them.
VACCA is committed to child safety and the Child Safe Standards.
As the peak voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria, child safety and the best interests of the child are always at the heart of what we do.
VACCA’s staff, leadership and Board participate in ongoing education and training to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to keep our children and young people safe. We have Child Safety Coordinators across each of our regions and we treat all child safety concerns seriously, responding to each in line with our legislative obligations and ensuring our processes and responses remain child-focused and culturally safe.
Hear more from Muriel Bamblett, VACCA CEO:
More information
Victorian Government - Child Safe Standards
Victorian Commission for Children and Young People - Child Safe Standards
