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Deaths in custody – submission to the United Nations
Concerned about the ongoing deaths of people while detained, Shona Reid, along with other members of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) Network, wrote a joint submission to the United Nations urging them to consider the implementation of the Royal Commission’s recommendations.
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Australia’s children commissioners and guardians support for the Uluru Statement
The Australian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians, which Guardian Shona Reid is a member of, have wholeheartedly provided their support to the full implementation of the Uluru Statement.
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Landmark study into child maltreatment calls for transformation
Findings from a landmark study into the maltreatment of children could help transform how we understand child maltreatment and the services that are needed to prevent abuse from happening in the first place.
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Review of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act takes us some way forward
A report into the scheduled review of South Australia’s Children and Young People (Safety) Act has just been released by the State Government.
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Closing the gap in order to thrive
Last week, we had the privilege to take part in Closing the Gap Day, presented by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti on Kaurna Country.
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New disability flashcards available to order
We are pleased to share our updated Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care Flashcards are now available to order!
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