Statistics about children in care – June 2010
At 30 June 2010, 2,306 children and young people were in the custody and guardianship of the Minister for Families and Communities under 12 month
August 9, 2010
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What makes a good foster carer?
In the What makes a good foster carer? fact sheet, the Office’s Youth Advisors give their views on the qualities of a good foster care placement.
August 3, 2010
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What makes a good social worker?
Children and young people value a good relationship with their social worker. They want the worker to spend time just with them and for the
August 3, 2010
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The Guardian’s submission on the Privacy Act
The Guardian’s Office supports a single set of privacy principles that apply to both the public and private sectors which will simplify compliance with the
July 29, 2010
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Are we teaching children and young people in state care to be homeless?
Children and young people are brought into the care and protection system through no fault of their own and have experienced abuse and neglect. Collectively,
June 22, 2010
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The Youth Advisors talk serious fun
The Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care affirms children and young people’s right to develop their talents and interests, like sport
May 20, 2010
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Making sense of the past – life story books for young people in care
The disrupted family life of children and young people who come into care often means the loss of knowledge of their history, the documents and
May 19, 2010
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If this was happening to you? Imagining a brighter and better child protection system.
In mid-April I had the privilege of joining a forum that imagined a better future for children, young people and their families when the children
May 18, 2010
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Barriers to young people accessing mental health services
There are many reasons that young people may choose not to make use of mental health services. One reason may be that the term ‘mental
May 17, 2010
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What’s been done – March to May 2010
In April we released a Report on the Wellbeing of Children and Young People in Care. This is a summary of what we had learnt
May 14, 2010
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We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal People as the traditional owners
and custodians of the land we live and work on, their living culture and their unique role in the life of South Australia.