Yarning circles raise concerns about repetition of Stolen Generations
A research project is using yarning circles to hear community-based solutions to the rising number of Aboriginal children in child protection.
South Australia leads the nation in the number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care, with nearly 40% of the 1,785 children in care being Aboriginal. A research project led by KWY aims to find community-led solutions to address this over-representation. Feedback from 200 carers in yarning circles has highlighted staffing issues, delays in medical assessments, and a lack of stable workforce as major challenges.
The department is implementing the Aboriginal child placement principle, which requires consideration of connection to country, culture, and community as essential for the safety, wellbeing, and identity of Indigenous children.
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