The AASW has advocated with, and in support of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across a broad range of issues. Some key concerns have been the rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Out of Home Care, the Cashless Welfare Card, criminal justice, Close the Gap targets, Australia Day and Constitutional Recognition. We are particularly concerned at the potential creation of a second Stolen Generation as a result of current Child Protection policies, and a lack of supported, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander -led responses to historical and present issues.
AASW’s Policy Position on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Issues