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.
Talking about sexual safety can be sensitive, awkward and sometimes a little bit embarrassing – but these discussions are so important! Life Without Barriers has just released a new tool which can help support these important conversations with young people. This week, we wanted to share a bit about the series and where you can find it.
At the recent CREATE Voices in Action Conference, the Guardian gave a presentation on children and young people’s experiences in residential care.
This week’s blog shares an excerpt from the full presentation – tiled ‘Rights, Rules & Rage in the lives of children in residential care’.
The Guardian, Shona Reid, and her team have been very busy over the last week, connecting to community and participating in some big events across the nation and especially here in Adelaide. Our offices participation is really important in ensuring the voices of children and young people we advocate for are front and centre in the wider community.
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.