Indigenous Reading Project Competitors

SNAICC is the national non-government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Founded in 1981, SNAICC was established to engage in activities that promote and accommodate a strong voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. Over the past 30 years SNAICC’s efforts have resulted in many key milestones and achievements both in policy developments at state, territory and federal levels and in developing innovative and useful resources for the sector. SNAICC is governed by an influential National Executive made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled children and families' services.

The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families. We work with communities to create a place of safety, providing an environment for Stolen Generations members and their families to speak for themselves, tell their own stories and be in charge of their own healing.

Our job is to ensure that Victoria’s early childhood services are providing safe, high-quality education and care that children need to thrive. Established on 1 January 2026, the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has the powers to respond quickly if a child’s safety, health or wellbeing is at risk. More frequent compliance checks, tougher penalties for breaches and mandatory educator training will help to keep children attending early childhood services safe. VECRA can and will share information with other regulators and law enforcement agencies – meaning relevant authorities can intervene early to prevent harm to children.