A report into the scheduled review of South Australia’s Children and Young People (Safety) Act has just been released by the State Government.
Last week, we had the privilege to take part in Closing the Gap Day, presented by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti on Kaurna Country.
We are pleased to share our updated Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care Flashcards are now available to order!
As the refreshed Child and Young Person’s Visitor Program gets into full swing, we wanted to introduce you to the new team.
The 13th February 2008 was the start of the healing process for many; the recognition of hurt, acceptance of responsibility and the desire to reimagine was and still is a promise that means so much.
The first action plan under the new Safe and Supported framework designed to make sure that children grow up safe and connected to their family, community and culture has just been launched.
We are thrilled to share with you all that Nunga Oog was officially launched last Friday.
Today’s the day. You probably will have seen and heard considerable media coverage about OPCAT supposedly going live in Australia today. Unfortunately, the ongoing tug of war between the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments about funding means our office is unable to implement the new functions.
It has been a big year and at the Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People we are humbled to be listeners and advocates to the many children and young people who reach out and connect throughout the year.
I still consider myself a newbie to the roles of Guardian, Child and Young Person’s Visitor and Training Centre Visitor, with four months having passed since I began. All I can say, four months in: I am worried… and you should be too.
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.