The conference theme is: Our Children Matter: Innovative approaches to new world challenges

The conference is hosted by SNAICC – National Voice for our Children. SNAICC is the national non-government peak body in Australia representing the interest of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

According to the conference website, “2020 has been a year like no other, and our communities have been challenged more than ever by the environmental impacts of the raging summer bushfires and then the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the momentum gained in the Black Lives Matter movement. Our children’s futures matter more than ever, and despite the challenges we are walking down a path towards greater outcomes for our children with a committed and inclusive approach to closing the gap, a national early childhood strategy and local innovative approaches that enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to determine the future of our children.” 

Conference themes include:

• COVID-19 impacts on our communities

• Child safety and wellbeing

• Early years

• Rights of children and young people

• Genuine partnerships

Read more on the conference website.