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.
This week, we’re focusing on the power of partnership in advocating for children and young people.
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.
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’.
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!
As we move from National Sorry Day into Reconciliation Week, now is the time to call out the ongoing impacts of the stolen generations and the racially discriminatory child removal practices we still see today. Whilst the work of many in driving progress does not go unnoticed, the harsh reality is that generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are still removed from their family and culture, more so than ever before.
National Volunteer Week happens each year, as an opportunity to recognise the diverse passions and talents that each person brings to volunteering.
This years’ theme for National Volunteer Week – ‘Something for Everyone’ – is an invitation to explore the myriad of opportunities available, emphasising that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering!
Content warning: This article discusses domestic and family violence, which may be a distressing topic for some readers. If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence, you can access support through Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 55 1800.
Today, Guardian for Children and Young People and Training Centre Visitor, Shona Reid, released a very special publication – and we’re excited to share it with you!
From Those Who Know presents the direct voices of children and young people in detention in South Australia, about a topic they know better than anyone: the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
April is Autism Awareness Month!
This month is all about celebrating and promoting inclusion for autistic people.
In our office, we are strong champions for supporting autistic children and young people to feel proud, included and comfortable to be themselves.
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.