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Annual Reports

2024-25 Annual Report

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2023-24 Annual Report

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2022-23 Annual Report (Visual Summary)

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2022-23 Annual Report (Full Report)

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In the News

After nearly four years in the role, SA’s peak advocate for children is stepping down

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SA youth justice in need of ‘redoing’

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‘Racial’ police task forces unchallenged, inquiry told

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Racism in children’s protective systems must face in-depth scrutiny, inquiry told

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Media Releases

Guardian for Children and Young People ends tenure

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Joint Release: 20 years of OPCAT

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Guardian releases statement following discussion on cost of caring for children with complex needs in state care

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Joint Release: Australian NPM listed by the SPT

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Reports

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Submissions

Submission: Australia’s draft Seventh Periodic Report ICCPR

June 2026

Discussion paper: Active Efforts in Child Protection

May 2026

Analysis: Youth Justice in South Australia Report on Government Services 2026 Fact Sheet

May 2026

Analysis: Youth Justice in South Australia Report on Government Services 2026 Interpretative Guide

May 2026

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I have the right to be safe and well cared for.

As a child and young person in care, you have special rights. These are rules that should be followed so you can grow up happy, healthy and achieving your dreams.

If you feel that your rights are not being met, and you are not being listened to, we can help.