We acknowledge the traditional and spiritual connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Queensland have to their respective country, and the cultural diversity within those communities.
Combined Voices was established in 2009 in response to the poor outcomes that continue to be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in terms of their safety, education and health.
"37% and rising!" The stats are alarming and getting worse every year: Link to the facts here (Stating the Case for Change, August 2011)
Three things YOU can do to get involved:
What does Combined Voices aim to do?
Combined Voices is working to stop the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system by 2020.