Closing the gap in order to thrive
Last week, we had the privilege to take part in Closing the Gap Day, presented by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti on Kaurna Country.
March 20, 2023
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15 years on – learning from history and looking forward
The 13th February 2008 was the start of the healing process for many; the recognition of hurt, acceptance of responsibility and the desire to reimagine was and still is a promise that means so much.
February 13, 2023
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The key word is ‘ACTION’ for Safe and Supported children and young people
The first action plan under the new Safe and Supported framework designed to make sure that children grow up safe and connected to their family, community and culture has just been launched.
February 1, 2023
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Official launch of Nunga Oog
We are thrilled to share with you all that Nunga Oog was officially launched last Friday.
January 23, 2023
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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.
December 16, 2022
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Call to governments to give OPCAT powers to oversight bodies
With 8 weeks left before independent OPCAT oversight aimed at preventing abuse or mistreatment in places like youth detention centres and police cells is set to come into force, Australian governments are still not ready.
December 1, 2022
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Mounting pressures in Kurlana Tapa creating serious concerns for detainees
Staffing shortages and protocols aimed at limiting the spread of covid have exacerbated the fraught environment at Kurlana Tapa, according to the latest Training Centre Visitor Annual Report.
November 3, 2022
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Ask Shona – call for children and young people to send us their questions!
Do you have a child or young person in your care who would like to ask a question to Shona, the new Guardian?
September 21, 2022
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Have your say into the Inquiry about Aboriginal child removals and placements
The Inquiry into Aboriginal child removals and placements in South Australia is well underway, and you’re invited to share your story.
September 14, 2022
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The role of food for rehabilitation within youth detention
The power of food and the role it plays in our everyday lives often goes unnoticed. But for the children and young people within Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre, their food-related experiences are very different.
August 17, 2022
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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.