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Children’s Day Artwork Competition
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Children’s Day Artwork Competition is open to all children across South Australia.
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Approved carers are invited to RSVP to an event
The week is about celebrating the contributions carers make to the lives of children and young people.
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Donate to the Dame Roma Mitchell Grants program
Your tax-deductible donation can help transform the life of a child or young person.
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COVID-19 vaccinations are available for children aged 5 years and up
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Latest News
Latest News
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Register for an event: Foster and Kinship Carer Week 2022
29/07/22To thank and celebrate our dedicated foster and kinship carers as part of Foster and Kinship Carer Week 2022, the Department for Child Protection, in collaboration with our non-government partners, is hosting events across South Australia this September. -
Shona Reid appointed as new Guardian for Children and Young People
08/07/22Reconciliation South Australia’s Chief Executive Shona Reid will become the state’s newest Guardian for Children and Young People, bringing remarkable insight to the advocacy role for children and young people in care. -
2022 SA Child Protection Awards now open
22/06/22Nominations are now open for the 2022 SA Child Protection Awards.The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of children and young people, carers, volunteers, staff and organisations from across the child protection sector. -
Post-Coronial Reviewer Appointed
02/06/22The State Government has appointed an external reviewer to review all coronial and other recommendations relating to child protection in South Australia.
Department for Child Protection
https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au
8 Aug 2022 7:21 pm