Recent developments in education for children and young people in care – part 1
Independent inquiry finds young people in care overrepresented in state school disciplinary action.
April 23, 2021
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A new Education Department team aims to improve school experiences and results for children in care
A new team in the Education Department is offering advice and training to educators, support staff and leaders in government schools with the aim to
December 22, 2020
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Young author calls for better mental health training for foster and kinship carers
As we celebrate Foster and Kinship Carer Week, a young woman who has written a book about her foster care experience is calling for carers
September 15, 2020
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Latest data shows unacceptable trend continues for young people at school
Despite children and young people in care making up just over 1% of the overall government school population, these students consistently register higher absence rates,
July 7, 2020
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Breaking down communication barriers in youth detention – the real difference “speechies” can make!
Senior Speech Pathologists Melissa Saliba (left) and Larissa Ashton It is estimated 90% of young people in the Adelaide Youth Training Centre (AYTC) are at
April 14, 2020
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Making the most of being at home these school holidays
So the school holidays are here, and while we will need to stay at home, there are plenty of ways to have fun and stay
April 9, 2020
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Staying connected in the face of COVID-19
We are facing unprecedented times as the reality of COVID-19 begins to change the way we live our lives. In our office, we are thinking
March 20, 2020
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Natural advocacy – how you can empower a young person
Children and young people in care have not always had the time and support they need to develop the knowledge, skills or confidence to express
January 17, 2020
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Celebrating great practice
By Guardian Penny Wright As we approach the end of a busy year and a time for festivities and holidays, I am reflecting on the
December 10, 2019
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Remembering the promise to our children
By Guardian Penny Wright 30 years ago, world leaders made a promise to all children. It was a promise that stated that children around the
November 19, 2019
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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.