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Latest News
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Social work switch brings a rewarding career
24/03/23From accounting to social work, Rukudzo Chinwada’s career aspirations have taken a massive about face – but amid World Social Work Day celebrations, she explains how she wouldn’t have it any other way. -
Report on review of SA's child protection legislation released
23/03/23The State Government has tabled the report on the scheduled review of South Australia’s child protection legislation, following a state-wide consultation on the legislation that underpins the critical work involved in helping to keep children safe and enabled to thrive. -
Celebrating World Social Work Day
20/03/23World Social Work Day is on Tuesday 21 March - a chance to recognise the important work carried out by hundreds of child protection staff, including Aboriginal Family Practitioner Mathew Brooks. -
Voices of Aboriginal children and young people to be heard through peak body
04/03/23Aboriginal children and young people will have their voices, aspirations and priorities privileged by an independent peak body in South Australia, thanks to a $3.2 million investment from the State Government.
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30 Mar 2023 6:03 pm