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Department for Child Protection
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Latest News
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Carers to speak up for families
25/05/23Family-based carers in South Australia will now have a dedicated platform to support ongoing reform of the child protection system through the establishment of a new Carer Council – a key recommendation from Dr Fiona Arney’s Independent Inquiry into Foster and Kinship Care. -
Carer support program expands further in SA
17/05/23An innovative foster care program helping to keep siblings and carer families connected, creating a network of ‘extended family’, and providing additional support to South Australian carers, has been expanded. -
Child protection volunteers driven to help others
16/05/23They travel all over the state transporting children and young people to school, appointments and family visits - and this week, we share the stories of some of the Department for Child Protection's dedicated volunteers. -
New Chief Executive announced for the Department for Child Protection
12/05/23Respected senior public servant Jackie Bray has been selected as the new Chief Executive of South Australia’s Department for Child Protection.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal people as the state’s First Peoples and Nations, and recognise Aboriginal people as Traditional Owners and occupants of Land and Waters in South Australia. Aboriginal children and young people have the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment where culture, Community, spiritual identity and traditional ownership of the land is supported, respected and celebrated.
Artwork by Gabriel Stengle.
Department for Child Protection
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May 30, 2023 4:05 pm