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Young People take the lead at bowling hangout

By Tom Clements, Youth Engagement Coordinator Last month, I had the privilege of coordinating an incredible Chill Out Bowling Event through my work with the…

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Celebrating one year of the Principal Aboriginal Advocate Role

By Shaylem Wilson, Principal Aboriginal Advocate It has been an honour to serve as the Office’s Principal Aboriginal Advocate (PAA) for one year! As someone…

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South Australia’s new child protection bill has a troubling omission

By Shona Reid, Guardian for Children and Young People South Australia’s new Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Bill 2025 has passed Parliament, and while…

The Time for a Human Rights Act Is Now

South Australia has long prided itself on being a progressive state. But when it comes to human rights, we are falling behind â€“ and a dedicated…

Recommended Reads On Youth Crime

The last few weeks, media coverage in South Australia has focused on youth crime, and paid extra attention to a small group of young people…

South Australia’s Youth Crime Plan is a Dangerous Step Backwards

I had the opportunity to attend the SA Government’s Roundtable on Serious Repeat Young Offenders at the end of March. It was a space that…

From Care to Independence: The Tough Transition for Young People Leaving Residential Care

For many young people leaving care, turning 18 feels less like a step into independence and more like being pushed off a cliff without anyone…

Child Protection from the Report on Government Services 2025 – The Guardian’s Analysis

The latest Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2025 provides a critical analysis of South Australia’s child protection system, highlighting areas of progress while underscoring persistent…

Books encouraging children in care to seek support 

My name is Felicity Graham, I grew up in care since I was 7 years old and recently launched a children’s book to support other kids…

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Welcome our new staff

For those who are regularly in contact with our office or see our work, you’ll soon notice two new faces that have started with the…

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Important child protection bill needs reconsideration

The new proposed child protection bill will not serve South Australia’s most vulnerable children and young people to the standard the community expects. South Australia’s…

South Australia’s missing Human Rights Act

Tuesday, December 10 was International Human Rights Day, a day to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) being adopted by the United Nations…

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