The Children in Care Collective supports a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament
The Children in Care Collective supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart in its entirety and embraces its invitation for all Australians to join in creating a future that recognises and celebrates the strength and wisdom of the First Peoples of this country.
We support the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution. A Voice to Parliament is a structural reform that will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to have a greater say and leadership in the design, development and implementation of the laws, policies and programs that impact their lives. We believe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are best placed to advise on ways to improve self-determination and outcomes.
The Children in Care Collective believes that a Voice to Parliament will provide a practical, respectful and collaborative way for us to continue to work towards our vision that all children in out-of-home care in Australia grow up safely and well in a system that protects and prioritises their rights and wellbeing and supports them to move confidently into adulthood.
You can learn more about the Voice to Parliament by visiting:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament/
https://ulurustatement.org/education/design-principles/
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament/
We encourage you to understand what a Voice to Parliament will mean and then to vote YES at the referendum.