A winter’s holiday – a poem to share
We recently received a beautiful poem from a young person after he was inspired by a visit to one of Adelaide’s beaches in winter with his carers.
December 7, 2021
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Youth advisory group proves you don’t need a cape to make change
A group of young care leavers recently accepted the award for The voice of children and young people at the inaugural SA Child Protection Awards. We sat down with two members of the group to find out more about their work and their contribution to improving the system for current and future children and young people in care.
November 23, 2021
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Safety and stable placement a key issue once again for 2020-2021
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.
November 18, 2021
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Consistent support is driving a smooth transition from care
Transitioning from care can be a scary time for some young people. Thankfully, one young person is flourishing in their transition from care, which they say has a lot to do with the support of their residential carers and case worker.
November 11, 2021
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Residential care contributing to ‘criminalisation’ of young people
South Australia’s highly stressed child protection system is contributing to the ‘criminalisation’ of children and young people in care, a new interim report from the Office of the Guardian has found.
October 14, 2021
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Confirmation of Penny Wright’s roles – Penny is still the Guardian and Training Centre Visitor
After my recent resignation as the Child and Young Person’s Visitor, there has been some understandable confusion. This note is to clarify that I am continuing in my other roles as the Guardian for Children and Young People, and Training Centre Visitor.
September 21, 2021
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Latest education data for children in care
The number of children in care attending government schools is steadily declining, according to our latest education report.
September 20, 2021
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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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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.