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Historic $350m NSW funding boost helps launch new Aboriginal family program to help children ‘tell their own stories’

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The New South Wales government has launched a new Aboriginal family program as part of broader child protection reforms under the Minns administration. The initiative is supported by a historic $350 million funding boost aimed at transforming the state's approach to the care of Indigenous children.

The newly established program utilizes a holistic approach to care designed to preserve the cultural identities of children involved in the system. Central to the initiative is a focus on helping children tell their own stories, ensuring their personal and cultural backgrounds remain intact throughout the care process.

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