The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal service has been granted leave to appear at the current Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry.

Where: Brisbane Magistrate Court, Court 17, level 4 363 George Street

When: Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday the 16th Jan 2013.

The Honourable Commissioner Tim Carmody will provide the commission’s final report and recommendations in April 2013, including solutions to address the intergenerational cycles of our children’s overrepresentation and create better interventions to promote their holistic full potential. It is also paramount that the unique cultural and legal rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who have contact with the child protection system are maintained and adhered too as core practices. Our families, Our children Our Future.

Please come and support key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child  and family advocates calling for proficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection framework with greater responsibility, accountability and authority held by the community. We call the Community to support our most vulnerable children and young people’s futures by attending the Inquiry public gallery.

Demonstrate that our hearts and minds have turned to equality and justice for our children to reach their full potential as Queenslanders.

http://www.atsils.com.au

http://www.childprotectioninquiry.qld.gov.au/

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