2024 AbSec NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference

The AbSec 2024 Aboriginal and Child Family Conference, held on the on the beautiful land of the Mulgoa Clan of the Dharug Nation, brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community leaders, practitioners, advocates, and stakeholders to explore pathways toward meaningful systemic change.

This pivotal event underscored the power of collaboration and self-determination, driving critical conversations and actionable solutions for the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities. AbSec extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making the conference a success—attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and organisers. Your contributions have shaped a transformative event, building momentum toward a brighter future for our children and families.

Together, we are rewriting the narrative for Aboriginal children, young people, and families—one of empowerment, cultural safety, and restoration.

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - AbSec's Alira Tufui
0:25 - Opening Performance Nulungu Dreaming
0:32 - Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter
0:50 - Wee-ya Win-na Aboriginal Community Controlled Mechanism
0:57 - Lumenia Housing Instability and Child Protection
1:31 - Catherine Liddle, National Voice for our Children
1:38 - Brenda Matthews, Author, Founder and Director
1:48 - Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation
2:05 - Dujuan Hussan Keynote Speaker
2:47 - David Leha / Radical Son Opening Performance
3:02 - Michael Tidball Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and Justice
3:38 - John Leha Closing Address