This award recognises the achievements of an Aboriginal Young Person aged under 25 years for their leadership and contribution to their community.
Storme has overcome significant barriers and stigma to turn his love of aviation into a career with a major airline. Storme is a resilient, hardworking person who isn’t afraid to fight for his rights and advocate on behalf of other young people. He is a shining example of determination and courage.
This award recognises the outstanding contributions of a carer for an Aboriginal child or young person.
Natalie is a single parent to three children who also cares for three foster children. She manages the needs of all children with care and compassion. Natalie is vigilant about the children’s health and quick to seek professional support when needed. This has resulted in early intervention for one child who is now getting the significant support they require. Natalie keeps the children connected to their culture and their family and she is dedicated to
continuing her training and education through Wandiyali.
This award recognises the contributions of an Aboriginal person to the welfare and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and their community. Awarded to an Aboriginal community member that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to, and positive impact on, the wellbeing of families and communities.
Bettina trains, manages and coaches the Koori Representative Netball Team in Wagga Wagga. Her dedication
to supporting her team as they represent the Wiradjuri community has not only strengthened their girl’s health
and overall wellbeing but has built their self-esteem, their connection to their team and community and their
broader resilience as young women.
This award recognises an Aboriginal Practitioner’s excellence in achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and communities.
Shiree is a Wiradjuri woman and an ardent advocate for the de-stigmatising of mothers with a
lived experience of the criminal justice system. Through her work with the Beyond Barbed Wire program, she
has supported over 85 mothers and 205 children to reconnect after the mother’s release from jail, acting as a
role model through her own story and helping mothers to overcome the hurdles and barriers thrown their way.
This award recognises the contribution of a non-Aboriginal agency in partnering with Aboriginal communities in service design and delivery, achieving improved outcomes for Aboriginal families and communities.
This could include a team or an organisation.
The Barnardos Permanency Support team in Wyong supported two Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations to become accredited out of home care services. The Barnardos team worked cooperatively and generously with both organisations to enable the transfer of all Aboriginal children and young people and their carers to Yerin.
This award recognises an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation demonstrating excellence in service delivery to their community, achieving lasting positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and their communities.
Waminda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that has been working alongside women
and Aboriginal families on the NSW South Coast for over 34 years. Dedicated to creating opportunities for
families to thrive, they deliver a unique women’s centred approach to primary health care, championing
not only the physical wellbeing of individuals but the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole
community.
This award recognises the achievements and contributions of one nominee across all of the independent categories. It may be awarded to an individual, community or organisation that has excelled in influencing the work, processes and support of the Child and Family sector in NSW.
Burrun Dalai is driven by a desire to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and
communities, advocating for self-determination and community-led approaches that are responsive to needs
in Aboriginal communities. They model excellence through their therapeutic approaches to supporting
children and families and continue to grow their focus towards delivering preservation services, keeping more
Aboriginal families together, connected to their community.
Aboriginal Carer Support
Aboriginal Carer Support
Child Protection Helpline
Child Protection Helpline
AbSec would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we will meet to discuss important matters, the Mulgoa clan of the Dharug Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home and the ongoing impact of government policy and practice on Aboriginal children, young people and families.
AbSec would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we will meet to discuss important matters, the Mulgoa clan of the Dharug Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
AbSec acknowledges the Stolen Generations who never came home and the ongoing impact of government policy and practice on Aboriginal children, young people and families.
