• 12-14 November 2024
  • Western Sydney Conference Centre
  • #AbSecConference
  • 12-14 November 2024
  • Western Sydney Conference Centre
  • #AbSecConference
  • 12-14 November 2024
  • Western Sydney Conference Centre
  • #AbSecConference
  • 12-14 November 2024
  • Western Sydney Conference Centre

2024 NSW

Conference

Aboriginal Child & Family

Award Nominations

AbSec is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the incredible efforts of those working tirelessly to support Aboriginal children, young people and families. Our awards recognise the remarkable contributions and outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations committed to improving outcomes for our children, young people and families.

These annual awards are an opportunity to highlight and honour those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in their work. By celebrating their achievements, we aim to inspire others and foster a stronger, more supportive community. Choose an award category to get started.

Community Member of the Year
Carer of the Year
Practitioner of the Year
ACCO of the Year
Walking Together Award
Young Person of the Year
Deadly Advocate of the Year

Community Member of the Year

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.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this person should be nominated Community Member of the year?
  • How has this community member demonstrated their commitment to the wellbeing of Aboriginal families? Provide examples.
  • What has been the impact of their efforts and actions for Aboriginal families?
  • Is there a current or future project this community member is involved in, that further demonstrates commitment to, and positive impact on, the wellbeing of Aboriginal families and communities? If yes, please describe.
Nominate a community member

Carer of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contributions of a carer for an Aboriginal child or young person.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this person should be nominated Carer of the Year?
  • How has this carer demonstrated their commitment to supporting Aboriginal children to thrive, and to stay connected to their family, community and culture? Provide examples.
  • What has been the impact of their efforts and actions for Aboriginal families?
Nominate a carer

Practitioner of the Year

This award recognises an Aboriginal Practitioner’s excellence in achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and communities.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this person should be nominated as Practitioner of the Year?
  • How has this practitioner demonstrated excellence in working with Aboriginal families? Provide examples.
  • What has been the impact or outcomes achieved for Aboriginal families?
Nominate a practitioner

ACCO of the Year

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.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this agency should be nominated for ACCO of the Year?
  • How has this agency demonstrated excellence in service delivery to Aboriginal families and communities? Provide examples.
  • What has been the impact or outcomes achieved by this agency for Aboriginal families and the broader community?
Nominate an ACCO

Walking Together Award

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.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this team or organisation should be nominated for the Walking Together Award?
  • How has this team or agency demonstrated excellence in developing promising innovations to service design or delivery? Provide examples.
  • What has been the impact or outcomes achieved by this agency for Aboriginal families?
Nominate a team or organisation

Young Person of the Year

This award recognises the achievements of an Aboriginal Young Person aged under 25 years for their leadership and contribution to their community.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this person should be nominated for Young Person of the Year?
  • Outline with examples the young person’s achievements.
  • What has been the impact of their efforts and actions?
Nominate a young person

Deadly Advocate of the Year

This award honours an individual who has made a significant impact in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, and families. This award recognises those working within or alongside the Department of Communities and Justice or other mainstream systems who have successfully integrated Aboriginal perspectives and driven meaningful change.

Nomination criteria
  • Why do you think this person should be nominated Deadly Advocate of the Year?
  • How has this individual demonstrated their commitment to advocating for Aboriginal children, young people, and families within mainstream systems? Provide specific examples of their work and how they have integrated Aboriginal cultural perspectives into their advocacy.
  • What has been the impact of their advocacy efforts? Describe how their actions have positively influenced policies, practices, or outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
Nominate a deadly advocate
  1. Individual nominees must be Aboriginal, that being of Aboriginal descent, identify as an Aboriginal person or be accepted as an Aboriginal by an Aboriginal community.
  2. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
  3. AbSec employees are not eligible to nominate or be nominated.
  4. An individual may not win an Award in more than one category in one year. If a nominee ranks in the first position across multiple Award categories, the AbSec judging panel will select the most relevant category for that nominee to win the Award for.
  5. Awards will not be granted posthumously.
  6. No weight is given to the number of times a person is nominated.
  7. Two referees are required to verify/support the information of nominees.
  8. Finalists will be required to be interviewed and filmed to share their story at our Awards night and on social media.
 
Additional Conditions for Deadly Advocate of the Year Award
  1. Nominees for the “Deadly Advocate of the Year” must have demonstrated a significant impact in advocating for Aboriginal children, young people, and families within the Department of Communities and Justice or other mainstream systems.
  2. The nominee must have contributed to the integration of Aboriginal cultural perspectives into policy and practice within these systems.
  3. Nominations must include detailed examples of the nominee’s advocacy work and its outcomes.
  4. Referees should include at least one person from the Department of Communities and Justice or another mainstream system who can attest to the nominee’s contributions.
  5. The nominee must have shown a commitment to building respectful relationships between Aboriginal communities and mainstream systems, with a focus on promoting cultural understanding.
  6. The “Deadly Advocate of the Year” award is open to individuals who have worked with AbSec or other Aboriginal organisations in a collaborative manner to further the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.
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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.

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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.