Research into action.
Bring Them Home, Keep Them Home contributes to a range of initiatives identified as most needed by Aboriginal families.
01 / IMPACT INITIATIVE
Aboriginal Authority for Restoring Children (AARC)
About the initiative
A short, approved introduction explaining the purpose of AARC, its approach and its relationship to the broader research.
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(04)02 / IMPACT INITIATIVE
Playing the Game
About the initiative
Playing the Game explores how Aboriginal families navigate the complexities of the child protection system, where unclear rules and unequal power create barriers to reunification. Drawing on Bring Them Home, Keep Them Home research, it highlights the resourcefulness of Aboriginal families and the need for more transparent, culturally responsive approaches that support children returning home.
03 / IMPACT INITIATIVE
Know Your Rights
A short, approved introduction explaining Know Your Rights impact initiative.
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(03)IMPACT CAMPAIGN
Sorry, Not Sorry
18 Days of Recognising 18 Years Since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations
Sorry, Not Sorry was an impact campaign led by BJ Newton to mark 18 years since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. The campaign examined how the intent of the National Apology has failed Aboriginal communities and families. It highlights the gap between the promises made in 2008 and the ongoing systematic removal of Aboriginal children from their families.
A Call for AccountabilityIf we heed Rudd's call, “that the injustices of the past must never, never happen again”, then the measure is simple:
governments must stop removing Aboriginal children and restore those currently in OOHC to their families.
The numbers tell a story.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
The campaign and its impact
The campaign called for governments to acknowledge the continuing harms caused by child protection systems, stop unnecessary removals, and support the restoration of Aboriginal children to their families.
In the first week, the campaign generated over 34 media mentions. BJ Newton appeared on ABC Radio’s ‘AM’ and Indigenous and community radio stations, including NITV Radio, Koori Radio Redfern, 3CR Melbourne, and RTR Perth.