Belonging to Family artworks
These beautiful artworks were created by dads taking part in our Belonging to Family program. The process of painting them is therapeutic and helps the dads to think about their children, goals, […]
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Close the Gap Day 2022
Close the Gap Day 2022 was marked on the 17th March with the message ‘Transforming Power: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led Transformation, Gender Equality and Equity, Allyship.’
30% of children that @shineforkids supports are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It is estimated that 20% of all Aboriginal children will experience parental incarceration in their lifetime.I was one of those children. I know first-hand the health impact having a parent in prison has on children. We can’t talk about health equity in our country without acknowledging that jailing is failing and disproportionately harms Aboriginal children, families and communities.
– April Long, National Operations Manager SHINE
Having a family member in custody has been linked to lower life expectancy.
SHINE believes that ‘Everyone deserves the right to a healthy future and the opportunities this affords.’
Find out how you can get involved and why closing the gap so important: https://antar.org.au/close-gap
Donate to support our work https://shineforkids.org.au/donate/
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NSW Community Safety in Regional and Rural Communities Inquiry
SHINE for Kids welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of an Inquiry into Community Safety in Regional and Rural Communities and has made a submission with several recommendations. SHINE for Kids believes that […]