The Combined Voices Campaign aims to address the chronic over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families in Queensland's Child Protection System.

The campaign has recently released a new report, Addressing the Over-Representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families in Queensland's Child Protection System (PDF).

The report points out that:

• In Queensland 1 out of every 4.5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children have had some form of contact with the child protection system.
• June 2008 stats reveal only 56.7% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in care were placed with Indigenous carers.
• Only 12% of these children had phone contact with an immediate family member.

To add your voice to this campaign, email your name and contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will then receive emails with updates and other information about the campaign.

Organisations that want to join can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it advising that your organisation would like to join. Include your organisation's contact details and a logo if possible.

More information about the campaign is available from http://is.gd/87D4a.