Expenditure alone is not a good indicator of how well or how poorly we are looking after children in need of protection but it is
An annual review of a child’s circumstances is required by law when a child is under the long-term guardianship of the Minister for Education and
Australian Productivity Commission figures show that South Australia spent the least per child* on child protection services of all Australian states in 2011-12, about 70
As more agencies shared information in order to flag issues and coordinate services around clients, they found the need for a short practice guide to
A summary of the work of the Office of the Guardian a some of our key messages are presented in this new five minute video.
The skill and persistence of an advocate is an important way to ensure that the voice of a young person in care is heard and their rights are
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.
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
The Guardian has a statutory obligation to monitor the wellbeing of children and young people under guardianship or in the custody of the Minister. One way
The Guardian has a statutory obligation to monitor the wellbeing of children and young people under guardianship or in the custody of the Minister. The
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.