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Australian Red Cross partners with the Guardian’s Office on children’s rights

picture of Kerry Symons seated with Guardian Pam Simmons and watched by Step Out Coordinator, Stella Koukouvitakis and Senior Manager - Social Inclusion, Amber McKinnon.
Signing the certificate of endorsement is Executive Director of the SA Division, Kerry Symons seated with Guardian Pam Simmons and watched by Step Out Coordinator, Stella Koukouvitakis and Senior Manager – Social Inclusion, Amber McKinnon.

On 20 November 2012 the Australian Red Cross formally became part of the Charter of Rights family with the signing and presentation of the certificate of endorsement.

The Australian Red Cross was the 52nd agency to sign up to the Charter and undertake that it’s policies and practices are consistent with the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

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I have the right to be safe and well cared for.

As a child and young person in care, you have special rights. These are rules that should be followed so you can grow up happy, healthy and achieving your dreams.

If you feel that your rights are not being met, and you are not being listened to, we can help.