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SNAICC’s new podcast explores vision for 2026

January 18, 2026

In the first episode of 2026, SNAICC YARNS – Kids, Culture, Community, SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle sits down with SNAICC Executive Director Mandy Taylor to look back on the transformative year that was 2025, exploring its successes, lessons and challenges, and share their vision for 2026.

Catherine and Mandy discuss the 10th anniversary of the Family Matters report, the SNAICC’25 conference and critical reforms that are reshaping how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families are supported across the country.

Youth Voice initiative

They explore the urgent need to shift investment from crisis response to prevention, the strength of community-controlled services, and the power of storytelling to drive systemic change.

This episode also celebrates the full establishment of SNAICC’s Youth Voice initiative, the removal of the Childcare Subsidy Activity test and the landmark appointment of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children; a key accountability mechanism long advocated for by SNAICC and the sector.

Catherine and Mandy share personal highlights from the year, including the joy of Children’s Day and the inspiring voices of young people, reflecting on what it means to carry the work of SNAICC forward with hope, determination and unity.

Peter Rowe

Peter Rowe leads First Nations News as Editor, with over three decades of experience across international newsrooms, digital platforms and media strategy roles. For the past 20 years, he’s worked in Australia – reporting, editing and advising on stories that shape public debate.