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Department for Child Protection
Department for Child Protection
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+61 8 8124 4185
+61 8 8124 4185
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Latest News
Latest News
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Internationally renowned child protection expert to lead inquiry
23/12/21The State Government has appointed Dr Fiona Arney as the independent person to lead an inquiry into foster and kinship care. -
New national framework Safe and Supported released
23/12/21All governments in Australia have agreed to a new national framework for protecting Australia’s children, which was released on 8 December 2021. -
Christmas homecoming for siblings in care
21/12/21Four northern foster carers have banded together to give four siblings a Christmas homecoming to remember. -
Increased support for foster and kinship carers
13/12/21South Australian general foster and kinship carers who give love, support and care to our most vulnerable children under the age of 16 will receive a payment boost next year – the biggest increase in a decade.
Department for Child Protection
https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au
22 Jan 2022 3:00 pm