04/08/2026
Today, we celebrate the strength, pride and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. 🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍
This year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme, ‘Living Our Truth’, celebrates the voices, stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. It reminds us that truth-telling, culture and connection are the foundations of identity, belonging and strength, and that our children are the next generation of leaders.
At Guunu-maana (Heal), we are proud to walk alongside communities to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to thrive through culturally safe, community-led research and programs.
Through Dance2Kinnect, children strengthen their connection to culture, Country and community through dance, storytelling and cultural learning, building confidence, identity and belonging.
Through HEAL (Transforming HEalth and Wellbeing Outcomes from Injury for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IsLander Children), in collaboration with FHMRI Trauma and Injury, we work alongside communities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through community-led research and culturally safe care.
Through Safe Pathways, we partnered with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network and the Aboriginal Health Unit, to create safer pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families who experience burn injuries, improving access to culturally safe prevention, treatment and recovery.
Together, these programs reflect our commitment to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are seen, heard and supported to grow up healthy, strong and connected to culture.
Today, and every day, we celebrate the voices of our children, honour the knowledge of Elders and communities, and stand alongside the next generation as they continue to lead with strength, pride and culture.
Head over to SNAICC-National Voice for our Children to learn more about National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.
