An infographic showing some of the key data findings from the Family Matters Report 2025, detailing progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap and funding allocations towards ACCOs.

The 2025 Family Matters Report, released today by SNAICC, the national peak body representing First Nations children, reaffirms the need for greater investment in early, culturally safe support which strengthens families to change the current trajectory of Closing the Gap targets.

Data updated in March 2025 shows that in 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to be over-represented in the child protection system at a rate of 50.3 per 1,000 children aged 0–17 years placed in out-of-home care.

An infographic showing some of the key data findings from the Family Matters Report 2024, detailing progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

A key focus of the Family Matters Report 2024 is the need for increased support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled services, with the report calling for increased funding for ACCO-led prevention programs.

The report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner investigates the children and young people's experiences of racism in the Northern Territory, and the impact it has on their wellbeing and daily lives.

A statement relating to a commitment from Allies for Children to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children growing in community, in culture and with kin.

The report finds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to be over-represented in the child protection system at a rate of 57.2 per 1,000 children aged 0–17 years placed in out-of-home care in 2023.

A statement relating to a commitment from Allies for Children to see model, influence and advocate for change to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children growing in community, in culture and with kin.

An infographic showing some of the key data findings from the Family Matters Report 2023, detailing progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Family Matters reports examine what governments are doing to turn the tide on over-representation and the outcomes for our children, and progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

A joint submission to Queensland Treasury, providing a snapshot of key priorities related to the child, youth, and family sectors for budget considerations in 2024-2025.

A submission on the review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, co-designed by Allies for Children and the First Nations NGO Alliance.

A report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems.

This is the third Annual Data Compilation Report to inform reporting on progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. It was released on 12 July 2023.

Family Matters reports examine what governments are doing to turn the tide on over-representation and the outcomes for our children, and progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

An infographic showing some of the key data findings from the Family Matters Report 2022, detailing progress towards Australia’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap formalises a partnership between the Australian governments and the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations (the Coalition of Peaks) to overcome the inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and achieve life outcomes equal to all Australians.

The Closing the Gap Partnership Agreement is a formal agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments, the National Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations, and the Australian Local Government Association.