Taking the children away

<p>Catherine Liddle is the CEO of SNAICC, the national body that represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.</p> <p>Every year, Catherine and her team document how First Nations children are faring, and how they&rsquo;re treated. And yet again, the picture is devastating.</p> <p>Catherine&rsquo;s report shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are more likely to be reported to authorities, they&rsquo;re more likely to be taken away from their families and they spend more time institutionalised.</p> <p>For every dollar the government spends on this, only 16 cents goes to helping families &ndash; the rest is on taking children away, causing enormous harm.</p> <p>Today, SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle on the damage the child protection system is doing to First Nations children &ndash; and what needs to be done to break the cycle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>AAP Image/Lukas Coch</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>