Meet the new Child and Young Person’s Visitor team
As the refreshed Child and Young Person’s Visitor Program gets into full swing, we wanted to introduce you to the new team.
March 1, 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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OPCAT commences today but we are still without funding and resources
Today’s the day. You probably will have seen and heard considerable media coverage about OPCAT supposedly going live in Australia today. Unfortunately, the ongoing tug of war between the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments about funding means our office is unable to implement the new functions.
January 20, 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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Advocacy requests for children and young people living in state care at all time high
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.
November 21, 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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To challenge the unchangeable
As I settle into my new roles, I am greatly aware of the huge honour it is to take on the very important work of Guardian, Training Centre Visitor and Child and Young Person’s Visitor.
August 11, 2022
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Farewell and thank you from the Guardian/TCV
As Penny Wright’s term draws to a close, she reflects on the last five years as Guardian and Training Centre Visitor and the privilege it has been to work with the children and young people along the way.
July 29, 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.