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Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – now open for submissions!
You are invited to have your say in shaping the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
The Royal Commission commenced on 1 July 2024, and has released an issues paper calling for advice, suggestions and ideas on systems improvements to deliver better outcomes for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.
Regional Visit Spotlight – Port Lincoln 2024
Late last month Principal Aboriginal Advocate, Shaylem Wilson, and Senior Advocate Hamish Mckenzie, had the great privilege of travelling to Port Lincoln. During the visit, they met with young people in their residential care houses, as well as local NGO workers.
Strength in numbers, and crossing borders
This week, we’re focusing on the power of partnership in advocating for children and young people.
South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People’s New Report: Holding on to Our Future
This week, we’re taking a look at the latest important report from the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, April Lawrie:
Holding on to Our Future, the Final Report of the independent Inquiry into the removal and placement of Aboriginal children in South Australia.
When systems collide: Guardian speaks about the lived experience of ‘care criminalisation’
The Guardian, Shona Reid, recently attended the Australasian Youth Justice Conference in Melbourne to present on the concept of ‘care-criminalisation’ and the lived experience of this phenomenon in South Australia.
This week’s blog includes a link to the full presentation titled ‘When systems collide’.
Connecting to family, culture and community is integral… with some help from Nunga Oog
Following National Reconciliation Week (with Mabo Day closing out this important week on 3 June each year), we thought we might mention a wonderful initiative that sits within our office – Nunga Oog!
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