The Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People and the Koori Advisory and Engagement team (KAE) lead and support the work of the Commission to address the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in the child protection and out-of-home care and youth justice systems.
Koori Advisory and Engagement Team
The Koori Advisory and Engagement (KAE) team supports the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People. The KAE team:
- engages with Aboriginal children and young people, families, and communities about the issues that affect them
- provides policy advice to government, advocating for practices that promote self-determination and cultural connection
- conducts inquiries to improve services to Aboriginal children and young people
- monitors conditions for Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care, the child protection system and the youth justice system.
The KAE team also plays a key leadership and advocacy role for the Commission in various representative capacities that influence or have the potential to impact the rights, opportunities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people. This includes representation and participation in a range of key forums, working groups and strategic partnership arrangements including the Aboriginal Children’s Forum and the Aboriginal Justice Forum.