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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…

Top children’s officials advocate for young voices to be heard in politics

Australia’s social media ban and listening to the voice of our future generations were some of the key topics discussed between Australian and New Zealand…

November wrap-up: What The Guardian’s been up to

Over the last few weeks The Guardian, Shona Reid, has been busy amplifying the voices and experiences of children young people in care and youth…

“Tired of rhetoric”: Guardian makes submission to national inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system

In her most recent submission, South Australia’s Guardian for Children and Young People, Shona Reid outlines the reality of youth detention in South Australia and…

National Survivors’ Day 2024: How do we support young survivors of abuse?

Yesterday, November 12, was National Survivors’ Day – a day dedicated to recognising and honouring survivors of trauma and adversity. This blog explores the unique…

Amplifying the Voices of Aboriginal Children and Young People Through Wakwakurna Kanyini

At The Guardian’s Office, we are thrilled about the launch of Wakwakurna Kanyini, the new peak body for Aboriginal Children and Families! Earlier this year,…

Guardian releases 2023-24 Annual Report

Yesterday, The Guardian for Children and Young People’s 2023-24 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament – and we’re excited to now share that report! The…

The Guardian’s new Oversight Framework for children in care and youth detention

The Guardian function was established on 3rd June 2004 and has been in operation since this time – with various other roles added along the…

This Anti-Poverty Week we are calling for an end to child poverty

We are right in the midst of Anti-Poverty Week – which commenced on 13 October and will run until 19 October. To commemorate Anti-Poverty Week,…

New Scheme for Social Work Registration – The Guardian’s call for a careful and considered approach.

Those who have been following the rollout of the South Australian Social Workers Registration Scheme may have picked up – or participated in – the…

Safety and Support Bill: People with care experience have their say

The Guardian for Children and Young People, Shona Reid, has today released her feedback on government’s proposed changes to child protection legislation here in South…

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