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SNAICC completed its project adapting the
LearningGames® in partnership with
the Parenting Research Centre for use by
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and
mainstream early childhood services.
Using the Abecedarian approach developed
by US Professor Dr Joseph Sparling, the games
are simple activities designed to stimulate the
development and learning of children from
birth to 60 months.
In 2012, SNAICC completed the licensing
agreement with Teaching Strategies, allowing
SNAICC to adapt six LearningGames for early
learners. SNAICC worked with MyTime groups
in Hume (Victoria) and Perth (WA) to select
the most appropriate game and adapt them to
ensure they are culturally appropriate.
SNAICC appreciates the important role
caregivers have in protecting, caring and
nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
children. To support carers and strengthen
their capacity to provide culturally appropriate
care, SNAICC is developing an online carer
resource to support their needs and those of
the children in their care.
The interactive, multimedia online resource
utilises a variety of tools to engage carers in
practical and culturally appropriate ways.
Developed in line with the National Standards
for Out-of-Home Care, it will provide general
information, practical tips and activities for
the carer and child, as well as links to further
resources and support.
In 2012, SNAICC produced a culturally
appropriate poster which adapts the wording
in the national standards for all service
providers of out-of-home care for Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander children and young
people.
SNAICC was commissioned by Home
Interaction Program for Parents and
Youngsters (HIPPY) to produce a manual
and poster on cultural awareness for HIPPY
coordinators and home tutors working with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
In 2012 SNAICC completed the production of
the manual and poster on behalf of HIPPY.
SNAICC is working in partnership with the
Australian Council for Educational Research
(ACER) on the School Readiness Initiative
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Children. SNAICC is providing expertise based
on our 8 Priorities for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Children and Families for the
initiative, which will include a television
series, resources for children and families, and
teaching and learning resources for educators.
SNAICC continued to collaborate with and
support individuals and community
organisations through publication and
distribution partnerships, including
St Luke’s Innovative Resources, Neenann,
the Family Action Centre (University of
Newcastle), Warburton Breakfast Minyma,
Family & Relationship Services Australia
and Aboriginal Nations. In July SNAICC
commenced distribution of the Honey Ant
Readers numeracy and literacy educational
resources; and in August distribution of four
of the Iconic Songs series books from One Day
Hill Publishers Australia. SNAICC continues
to seek new and exciting resources from the
community for publication and distribution.
Training
In partnership with Family Relationship
Services Australia, SNAICC continued to offer
a two-day workshop on cultural competence
in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander children and families. The Working
and Walking Together Workshops are based
on SNAICC’s popular resource, Working
and Walking Together: Supporting Family
Relationship Services to Work with Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Families and
Organisations (2010). Workshops were held
in New South Wales, Queensland and South
Australia.
SNAICC formed a partnership with Autism
Queensland to deliver a pilot workshop
on Autism for Multifunctional Aboriginal
Children’s Services (MACS) staff, with the hope
that these workshops will roll out across the
country in future.
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