Catherine Liddle
Chief Executive Officer
National Voice for our Children
Catherine Liddle is an Arrernte/Luritja woman and the CEO of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, where she advocates for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. With extensive experience in leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Catherine works on policy reform and community-driven solutions. She is a key member of the Coalition of Peaks and focuses on addressing the over-representation of Indigenous children in care and promoting quality, community-controlled early childhood education.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:40
From strategy to action, is Australia doing enough for First Nations Children?
Despite $194 million pledged for 2026–2030, AEDC data shows developmental vulnerability among First Nations children is rising. What will it take to turn strategy into real change?
Learn what’s working, what’s missing, and how expanded public preschools and targeted investments can better support Aboriginal children and communities
Catherine Liddle, Chief Executive Officer, National Voice for our Children