New working with children checks are law from 1 July 2019.
This applies to carers, service providers, volunteers, long-term guardians, child protection workers and more.
The department has officially joined the National Redress Scheme, which can provide acknowledgement and support to people who experienced child sexual abuse in institutions across Australia.
Learn more.
The Government of South Australia has released its first annual report detailing progress on implementing the Royal Commission's recommendations.
New child safety laws have come into effect. Learn more about what this means for you.
A fresh start in South Australia's child protection sector.
The department has collaborated with SA Police and several other support agencies in Whyalla to open a dedicated space for youth in the Westland Shopping Centre.
This week is the Family Matters National Week of Action (20-26 May), a call to action for building a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
The State Government has engaged InComPro to establish an Aboriginal-specific residential care service for young people that is both therapeutic and culturally responsive.
