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The key word is ‘ACTION’ for Safe and Supported children and young people
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.
Official launch of Nunga Oog
We are thrilled to share with you all that Nunga Oog was officially launched last Friday.
OPCAT commences today but we are still without funding and resources
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.
Farewell to 2022
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.
Guardian: I am worried… and you should be too
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.
Young people want more support when transitioning from care and youth justice
A new report sharing the lived experiences of young people who have transitioned from child protection and the youth justice systems has found that young people are having to leave systems without adequate preparation for life.
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