Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are over represented in the care system in Australia. The reasons for this are linked to past practices of the child protection system including the Stolen Generation which continue to have a profound impact. Life Without Barriers are proud signatories of the Family Matters Statement of Commitment. We are committed to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principle
Our commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principle guides our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. Our goal is to make sure children receive culturally appropriate care and stay closely connected to family, community, language and culture. When we make care arrangements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children we will not, unless it is absolutely necessary, place them outside their culture and family.
Our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan
Life Without Barriers' commitments to Reconciliation are outlined in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP includes our Transformation Project which is our commitment to progressively step away from providing out-of-home care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by transitioning them into the more culturally safe and appropriate care of family, community and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
