Minister consults with Aboriginal leaders on child protection
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Community Services. Media Release
"NSW Minister for Community Services Linda Burney will meet with representatives of the Aboriginal community to discuss the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children in the lead-up to the Government’s response to the Wood enquiry into child protection. Ms Burney has held a series of meetings with stakeholders including non-Government organisations (NGOs), government agencies and Ministers to garner their views on an improved child protection model for the state. "I am determined that we will work together – Government and community – to give Aboriginal children the best chance in life," Ms Burney said."