Yesterday, August 4, was National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.
This year’s theme is ‘Strong in Culture, Stronger Together.’ This theme elevates the intention of this day, focusing on the strength of children that comes from their connection to culture and mob!
Often, we hear about children and young people in kinship or foster care living with families – and, in fact, this is the most common type of out-of-home care arrangement here in South Australian and nationally. However, there are over 700 children and young people in South Australia who are not living with families, but instead living in what are technically known as “Residential Care Facilities”.
Our office knows that children and young people in residential houses can face particular issues and vulnerabilities. This is why we operate a “Child and Young Person’s Visitor’ Program”.
In recent weeks, the Guardian for Children and Young People, Shona Reid has been travelling regionally to connect with children and young people in care, carers, and service providers across the north of South Australia.
Guardian Shona Reid has just kicked off her regional visits, touching down in Ceduna yesterday afternoon.
As the year comes to an end, our team has paused to reflect on the things we have been grateful for over the last 12 months. And there are plenty of things to celebrate!
For the fourth year in a row, safety and stability remain the top presenting issues from children and young people living in South Australia’s child protection system, according to the Guardian for Children and Young People Annual Report 2020-2021.
Our Charter of Rights resources are FREE to organisations who have endorsed the Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care. These resources
2005 The Guardian for Children and Young People was established by an amendment to the Children’s Protection Act 1993. Pam Simmons was appointed the first
We are excited to launch our new logos and branding which were inspired by two young people in care/detention. The Guardian for Children and Young
A new report summarising the trends relating to Aboriginal children and young people in the child protection and youth justice systems has raised concerns…
We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal People as the traditional owners
and custodians of the land we live and work on, their living culture and their unique role in the life of South Australia.