Episode 0: Why closing the gap starts with our children

In the inaugural episode of Kids, Culture, Community – SNAICC Yarns, Catherine Liddle, CEO of SNAICC, sits down with Mandy Taylor, Executive Director, to discuss the work SNAICC is doing to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. They speak on the organisation's history and its focus on policy, service delivery and programs that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities. 

With the Federal Election 2025 just around the corner, the conversation shifts to the importance of bipartisan support in closing the gap and addressing the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Catherine and Mandy speak on the need for politicians to stop using Aboriginal children as political footballs and, instead, commit to long-term, community-led solutions that truly strengthen families and communities.

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