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Read our latest blogs, reports, submissions and media releases.

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.

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