What is the Every Kid campaign about?

A child's wellbeing and life opportunities should not be determined by his or her disadvantage. All children must have the opportunity to thrive.

The Every Kid campaign is being run in the lead up to the NSW State election in March 2007. Key community agencies who have expertise in different areas of social policy have formed a coalition to prompt the State Government to address the issues of poverty and social exclusion faced by disadvantaged children, young people and families across NSW. The seven community agencies behind the campaign are:
 

The Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec)
AbSec is the peak body for Aboriginal out-of-home care. Follow this link to find out more about AbSec.
 

Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
ACWA is the peak body working in policy, research, advocacy and professional development in child and family welfare in NSW. Follow this link to find out more about ACWA.
 

Council of Social Services of New South Wales (NCOSS)
NCOSS is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. Follow this link to find out more about NCOSS.
 

Family Advocacy
Family Advocacy is an independent, community based social advocacy organisation which works across NSW. Family Advocacy work with families in which there is a child or an adult who has a developmental disability. Follow this link to find out more about Family Advocacy.
 

NSW Family Services Inc (FamS)
The aim of NSW Family Services is the promotion of quality support services provided by non-government organisations in NSW and the ACT to families experiencing stress. Follow this link to find out more about Family Services Inc.
  Shelter NSW
Shelter NSW is a community-based, state-wide, peak body which promotes the housing interests of low-income and disadvantaged people. Follow this link to find out more about Shelter.
  UnitingCare Burnside
UnitingCare Burnside is now one of the largest providers of child and family services in NSW. Follow this link to find out more about Burnside.
Many organisations support the campaign including:
The Association for the Promotion of Oral Health (APOH)
APOH is a recently formed independent think-tank and advocacy group. APOH's membership is a representation of the major and minor stake-holders in oral health in NSW. To find out more about APOH email the Chairman, Associate Professor Hans Zoellner at hzoellne@mail.usyd.edu.au
 

CREATE Foundation
CREATE Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that seeks to empower children and young people placed in out-of-home care through a combination of direct service provision and systemic advocacy. Follow this link to find out more about CREATE.
 

Foster Care Association (NSW) Inc.
The Foster Care Association (NSW) Inc. exists to support and develop foster carers in New South Wales and to promote the value of foster caring in New South Wales. Follow this link to find out more about Foster Care Association (NSW) Inc.
     
 

NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (AECG)
The NSW AECG Inc. is an Aboriginal organisation that strives to empower communities through active involvement in education and training. Follow this link to find out more about AECG
 

SDN Children's Services Inc
SDN Childrens Services is a non-profit organisation which manages a range of early childhood programs in NSW and the ACT. It is one of Australia's foremost providers of high quality early childhood education and care. Follow this link to find out more about SDN Childrens Services Inc.