A report into the scheduled review of South Australia’s Children and Young People (Safety) Act has just been released by the State Government.
Last week, we had the privilege to take part in Closing the Gap Day, presented by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti on Kaurna Country.
We are pleased to share our updated Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care Flashcards are now available to order!
As the refreshed Child and Young Person’s Visitor Program gets into full swing, we wanted to introduce you to the new team.
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.
It has been a big year and at the Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People we are humbled to be listeners and advocates to the many children and young people who reach out and connect throughout the year.
A new report sharing the lived experiences of young people who have transitioned from child protection and the youth justice systems has found that young people are having to leave systems without adequate preparation for life.
The Guardian for Children and Young People’s 2021-22 Annual Report has revealed that South Australians are requesting advocacy for children and young people in state care at a higher rate than ever.
A care leaver who published her first autobiography at the age of 16 and recently launched her own advocacy organisation at 19, is now a nominee for the Young Australian of the Year.
A $2.4 million investment by the state government is hoping to ease the pressure of young people facing homelessness and reconnecting them to their families.
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.