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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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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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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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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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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Growing up safe and supported
Growing up safe and supported is this year’s theme for National Child Protection Week. We asked some of our team about what it means for children in care and youth detention to grow up safe and supported. This is what they said…
September 8, 2022
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Welcoming Ally to our team
Meet Ally, our new Assessment and Referral Officer.
September 1, 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.