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Advocacy requests for children and young people living in state care at all time high
The Guardian for Children and Young People’s 2021-22 Annual Report has revealed that South Australians are requesting advocacy for children and young people in state care at a higher rate than ever.

Care leaver nominated for Young Australian of the Year 2023
A care leaver who published her first autobiography at the age of 16 and recently launched her own advocacy organisation at 19, is now a nominee for the Young Australian of the Year.

Mounting pressures in Kurlana Tapa creating serious concerns for detainees
Staffing shortages and protocols aimed at limiting the spread of covid have exacerbated the fraught environment at Kurlana Tapa, according to the latest Training Centre Visitor Annual Report.

Putting a roof over the heads of young people at risk of homelessness
A $2.4 million investment by the state government is hoping to ease the pressure of young people facing homelessness and reconnecting them to their families.

New intern to examine the effects of Covid lockdowns in Kurlana Tapa
Meet our latest law intern, Gabriella Roy. Gabriella will examine the effects of the Covid pandemic on children and young people in Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre.

Ask Shona – call for children and young people to send us their questions!
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