A big thank you to kinship and foster carers
In celebration of Foster and Kinship Carers Week, we would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all the wonderful foster and kinship carers.
September 17, 2021
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Young people report being detained in City Watch House alongside adults
When we set out to learn more about reports of dual involved children and young people being held at the Adelaide City Watch House, we quickly discovered that this practice is far more common than we thought.
September 2, 2021
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A good news story – open communication is the key to this strong relationship
This week we share a heart-warming story between a young person and his case worker, and how honest, open communication – and food – has created a relationship they can both rely on.
August 13, 2021
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Public forum to consider world-first Uni SA study on the profound impacts of child abuse – and responses that will work
You’re invited to hear the latest evidence about the profound impacts of child abuse and neglect at a public forum on Monday.
August 12, 2021
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The good and bad news for Aboriginal ‘dual involved’ children and young people
We break down some numbers for Aboriginal ‘dual involved’ children and young people and highlight the good, and not so good, news about how they are faring.
July 27, 2021
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Calling all children and young people in care!
We need children and young people who are living in care to help us create, and provide feedback on, our new Charter of Rights materials.
July 15, 2021
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Inaugural awards to recognise those who support kids
There are champions everywhere! Do you know someone, or an organisation, making a difference to the lives of children and young people in care? Nominate them for the inaugural SA Child Protection Awards.
July 9, 2021
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Nunga Oog workshops are going regional
The Nunga Oog team have packed up their art supplies and hit the road to regional South Australia.
June 18, 2021
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Resourcing pressures leading young people to detention
Interim findings from our new South Australian Dual Involved project indicate that significant resourcing pressures are hindering the ability of child protection staff to do their best for individual children and young people who are caught up in the state’s care and youth justice systems.
June 17, 2021
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Intern gains valuable insight into young girls detained in Kurlana Tapa
Esther talks about her intern experience and the privilege she felt when meeting the young people behind the statistics, from their needs, desires and hopes for their future.
June 8, 2021
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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.