4 August 2025
Life Without Barriers congratulates Adjunct Professor Sue-Anne Hunter on her appointment as the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
Professor Hunter, a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman, has been appointed as the inaugural National Commissioner for First Nations children and will begin her role to elevate the views and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across the country.
The announcement follows the release of the latest Productivity Commission report that shows circumstances for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are getting worse, not better.
Professor Hunter brings more than 20 years of experience in the family services sector to the role, including senior roles at SNAICC – National Voice of Our Children, the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), and as a social worker.
Most recently, Professor Hunter was a Commissioner on Yoorook, Victoria’s Truth Telling Commission.
Life Without Barriers applauds the Australian Government for appointing Professor Hunter to help ensure our systems are working to protect the wellbeing, rights and interests of all children and young people.
“Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, and we are so pleased that First Nations children will have an incredible advocate working to drive change, dismantle barriers and support children to have the best start in life,” Life Without Barriers’ Chief Executive, Claire Robbs, said.
“The appointment of Professor Hunter is an important step forward in ensuring the rights of First Nations children are respected and protected, and we also commend SNAICC for its lengthy advocacy for the establishment of this role.”
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