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  • 2025 SA Child Protection & Family Support Awards

    30/09/2025: Foster care connection transcends 850km divide

    26/09/2025: Adelaide expo supports young people leaving care

    22/09/2025: South Australians encouraged to open their hearts and homes to children

    15/09/2025: Families share their inspiring stories for Carers' Week

    05/09/2025: 2025 SA Child Protection & Family Support Awards winners announced

    01/09/2025: Round 2 of 2025 Dame Roma Mitchell grants now open

    19/08/2025: DCP deputy's charity support hits new heights

    18/08/2025: Artwork helps carer Liz find release

    11/08/2025: Program supporting children to stay safely with families expands in Upper Spencer Gulf

    07/08/2025: 2025 SA Child Protection & Family Support Awards finalists announced

    28/07/2025: Training for SA sports organisations to support kids with trauma experiences

    17/07/2025: Groundbreaking forum and new training to tackle harmful sexual behaviours amongst children

    10/07/2025: $3.3m boost helps strengthen family-based care

    03/07/2025: Digital transformation will strengthen SA’s Child Protection and Family Support system

    27/06/2025: Answering the call: $2m staffing boost for SA’s Child Abuse Report Line

    27/06/2025: New round of Carer Council applications opens

    13/06/2025: Landmark reforms strengthen support for children and young people

    12/06/2025: Universal language creates bonds for child protection volunteer

    27/05/2025: Volunteer proud to be part of tiny baby's 'village'

    22/05/2025: Thanks goes a long way for child protection volunteer

    19/05/2025: Volunteers encourage others to support state's most vulnerable children

    09/05/2025: Cultural camps perfect for re-engaging children with Country

    30/04/2025: Reforms to provide stronger safeguards for South Australian children

    28/04/2025: Creating connections with Narungga Country

    28/04/2025: Jillian’s life story books give identity to Aboriginal children in care

    24/04/2025: Golden moments make Brittany’s career worthwhile

    07/04/2025: Celebrating the champions of children

    03/04/2025: Little Miss K celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Month

    01/04/2025: Program unites more than 100 children with loved ones

    19/03/2025: VR technology transforms carer training in SA

    14/03/2025: Resilient, Resourceful and flexible – Celebrating social workers on 18 March

    13/03/2025: Supporting children through a different lens – Celebrating World Social Work Day

    06/03/2025: Helping to change the trajectory of a child’s life

    04/03/2025: Read the latest edition of Caring Together

    18/02/2025: Pete’s recipe for success changing his life one cupcake at a time

    18/02/2025: Read DCP’s February edition of Partner magazine

    11/02/2025: Hundreds of free tickets to Crows home games for children in care

    10/02/2025: Kinship carers opening their hearts and homes to more children

    31/01/2025: South Australia leads the way in finding stable homes for young people

    29/01/2025: Volunteer Rosalie driven to help vulnerable children

    24/12/2024: Carers' home full of Christmas cheer

    23/12/2024: Minister's Christmas message for carers

    20/12/2024: Celebrating the Class of 2024 at Government House

    18/12/2024: Dedicated volunteer sees no reason to stop

    13/12/2024: New program creates stronger family bonds between women in custody and their children

    05/12/2024: Thursday is on volunteer Cheryl’s mind

    03/12/2024: Upgrade powers faster response times for Call Centre

    22/11/2024: World experts meet in SA for landmark child protection and family support Symposium

    24/10/2024: Reinvigorated commitment to carers

    16/10/2024: Transformative new laws introduced to help keep children and young people safe and supported

    16/10/2024: Read DCP’s latest edition of Partner magazine

    13/09/2024: Winners announced for SA’s Child Protection Awards

    11/09/2024: Celebrating Foster and Kinship Carer Week

    05/09/2024: Exceptional career in child protection leads to award nomination

    16/08/2024: Widespread community engagement informs transformative laws to help improve children’s lives

    02/08/2024: New campaign targets prospective foster carers

    01/08/2024: Registrations for 2024 Foster and Kinship Carer Week events are now open

    19/07/2024: Innovative MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™ program improves outcomes for children and carers

    19/07/2024: Building the child protection and family support workforce for the future

    12/06/2024: Name of peak body for Aboriginal children and families announced as search for CEO begins

    23/05/2024: Rugs with Love to children in care

    21/05/2024: Jane’s drive to help vulnerable children brings rewards

    17/05/2024: Volunteer driver a U-bolt from the Blues

    23/04/2024: Recognising South Australia’s child protection and family support heroes

    10/04/2024: Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers SA annual survey

    03/04/2024: Full steam ahead for Australia-first social work scheme

    21/03/2024: Foster carer couple retires after four decades of helping kids

    20/03/2024: Harmony Week: Afghan refugee draws on experience to help migrant children

    19/03/2024: World Social Work Day: helping kids live their best lives

    06/03/2024: Meet the couple who supported 300 children

    27/02/2024: Troubles washed away by Trust

    26/02/2024: Family Group Conferencing showing promising results for children and families

    20/02/2024: Grants supporting young people leaving care passes milestone mark

    19/02/2024: Brave new world for force-of-nature Laticia

    15/02/2024: World Care Day: Nykita’s drive to give others a voice

    09/02/2024: KAravan of Kindness

    09/02/2024: KWY Aboriginal Corporation officially recognised to provide child protection & family support expertise

    06/02/2024: Run Guy Run

    06/02/2024: Selflessly volunteering in the fast lane

    16/01/2024: New initiative dedicated to finding family placements for children in care

    12/01/2024: New flexible respite payments to support foster and kinship carers

    11/01/2024: Exciting times ahead in 2024 for young kinship carer

    09/01/2024: Registrations open to attend CREATE Voices in Action Conference

    09/01/2024: Families to benefit from new child protection office

    05/01/2024: Life-changing leap of faith for young person in care

    03/01/2024: Young rider jumps in self-esteem

    22/12/2023: Extra special Christmas for newfound ‘sisters’

    15/12/2023: Support provides stability for twins coming out of care

    15/12/2023: Experience inspires Iesha to guide other young people

    15/12/2023: Education initiative keeps new family together

    15/12/2023: New scholarship program for students in care now uncapped

    08/12/2023: Governor's congrats for young people graduating from Year 12

    06/12/2023: AFSS Data Breach

    05/12/2023: Direct Experience Group holds its first meeting

    04/12/2023: Conquering towering peaks brings resilience and confidence

    04/12/2023: Skydiving accident brings renewed empathy for those with disability

    01/12/2023: Carer Council meets for the first time

    30/11/2023: Vital sibling connections promoted through partnership

    29/11/2023: Merv's drive to help children celebrated on volunteers' day

    20/11/2023: Thanks a million to DCP volunteer Rosie

    09/11/2023: Meeting of minds to help begin to transform Child Protection and Family Support

    24/10/2023: Successful trial for mobile dental clinic

    24/10/2023: Young cousins return to Country

    17/10/2023: Nunga Time builds vital cultural connections

    09/10/2023: Investing in literacy for children in care

    18/09/2023: Social work professor leads Australia-first registration scheme

    14/09/2023: Kinship care journey brings remarkable family memories

    12/09/2023: Our child protection champions honoured

    08/09/2023: Celebrating carers' vital role in child protection

    24/08/2023: Bright lights beckon young Whyalla actor who grew up in care

    15/08/2023: Child Protection Awards finalists recognised for vital work

    07/08/2023: Get creative for National Child Protection Week

    31/07/2023: Registrations for 2023 Foster and Kinship Carer Week events are now open!

    17/07/2023: Brave souls trek through the Flinders

    11/07/2023: Carer input sought for flexible respite

    29/06/2023: Families to be formally heard

    27/06/2023: Refugee Week a time to reflect for Peter

    14/06/2023: Payment boost for foster and kinship carers in SA

    09/06/2023: Deadline for SA Child Protection Awards extended to 23 June

    01/06/2023: Experts offer guidance on child protection reform

    25/05/2023: Carers to speak up for families

    17/05/2023: Carer support program expands further in SA

    16/05/2023: Child protection volunteers driven to help others

    12/05/2023: New Chief Executive announced for the Department for Child Protection

    11/05/2023: Nominations open for the 2023 SA Child Protection Awards

    01/05/2023: Child Protection Expert Group to help drive lasting change

    27/04/2023: Child Protection Workforce Summit

    17/04/2023: Personal leadership program scholarships for young people aged 15-25

    11/04/2023: Winning recognition on a national stage

    24/03/2023: Social work switch brings a rewarding career

    24/03/2023: Report on review of SA's child protection legislation released

    20/03/2023: Celebrating World Social Work Day

    05/03/2023: Voices of Aboriginal children and young people to be heard through peak body

    02/03/2023: DCP staff recognised at Premier's Excellence Awards

    16/02/2023: Celebrating children and young people on World Care Day

    14/02/2023: SA leading the way on social worker registration

    14/02/2023: South Australian Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023

    10/02/2023: Child protection expert to lead key advisory group

    10/02/2023: 20 years of supporting young people

    08/02/2023: First Safe and Supported Action Plans released

    23/01/2023: New trauma training to better support carers

    04/01/2023: Meet our 2022 DCP Recognition Award winners

    03/01/2023: Extra special Christmas with two-year-old twins

    23/12/2022: Independent Inquiry into Foster and Kinship Care

    02/12/2022: Celebrating International Day of People with Disability

    09/11/2022: Kate Alexander report completed

    29/09/2022: Course links child protection and domestic violence

    12/09/2022: SA Child Protection Awards winners announced

    12/09/2022: Foster and Kinship Carer Week is underway!

    05/09/2022: Full review of child protection legislation

    02/09/2022: SA Child Protection Awards finalists announced

    24/08/2022: Join us at the Royal Adelaide Show!

    22/08/2022: New leadership program scholarships for young people aged 15-25

    19/08/2022: Dame Roma Mitchell Grants Round 2 now open

    29/07/2022: Register for an event: Foster and Kinship Carer Week 2022

    08/07/2022: Shona Reid appointed as new Guardian for Children and Young People

    22/06/2022: 2022 SA Child Protection Awards now open

    02/06/2022: Post-Coronial Reviewer Appointed

    05/05/2022: Independent inquiry into foster and kinship care - submission date extended

    02/05/2022: Funding boost to improve advocacy and support for young people in care

    28/04/2022: State winner of the CREATE Caseworkers Award

    11/04/2022: Choir providing powerful voice for teenagers in residential care

    14/03/2022: Celebrating World Social Work Day

    01/03/2022: Create Voices in Action Conference

    01/03/2022: Treatment Foster Care Oregon carers recruited

    01/03/2022: MOCKINGBIRD providing more support for carers

    01/03/2022: Keeping families together

    15/02/2022: SA Student Representative Council (SRC)

    11/02/2022: DCP receives two gongs at Premier's Excellence Awards

    07/02/2022: Applications now open for Dame Roma Mitchell grants

    27/01/2022: Young people leaving residential care to be better supported with Next Steps

    23/12/2021: Internationally renowned child protection expert to lead inquiry

    23/12/2021: New national framework Safe and Supported released

    21/12/2021: Meet our 2021 DCP Recognition Award winners

    21/12/2021: Christmas homecoming for siblings in care

    13/12/2021: Increased support for foster and kinship carers

    06/12/2021: Shantae's star shines bright

    28/10/2021: New National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse welcomed

    19/10/2021: New report reveals strong progress on child protection initiatives

    07/10/2021: Better support for young people leaving care is one step closer

    01/10/2021: More residential care homes to make a difference for children and young people in regional SA

    13/09/2021: Innovative foster and kinship care program launched

    13/09/2021: 30-somethings put up their hands to care for children and young people

    08/09/2021: Inaugural child protection awards recognise our stars

    26/08/2021: SA Child Protection Awards finalists announced

    16/08/2021: New round of Dame Roma Mitchell grants open today

    05/08/2021: New program to support kinship carers in APY Lands

    05/07/2021: New foster care program being trialled

    01/07/2021: State budget supports improved ways of working in child protection

    08/06/2021: Whyalla young person recognised at Young Achiever Awards

    07/06/2021: New SA Child Protection Awards launched

    04/06/2021: Transforming young lives

    31/05/2021: White Ribbon workplace accreditation

    05/03/2021: Another 100 Catholic school scholarships available for children in care

    04/11/2020: Educational camp for young people in residential care

    04/11/2020: Aboriginal organisations come together to strengthen kinship carer support

    07/10/2020: Free water safety and survival program for primary school aged children in care

    28/09/2020: It’s a wrap: 2020 Foster and Kinship Carer Week

    28/09/2020: Keeping our kids safe online

    11/09/2020: More carers opening hearts and homes to SA children

    10/09/2020: $1.25m to support world-leading child protection research

    03/09/2020: Adventuring helps young people to thrive

    17/08/2020: Grants deliver support to young people with care experience

    03/08/2020: Consultation opportunity: Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

    21/07/2020: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2020 Artwork Competition – closes 2 August 2020

    25/06/2020: New Statement to better support family-based carers of children and young people in care

    12/06/2020: New program to provide specialised support for kinship carers

    12/06/2020: New school scholarships for children and young people in care

    05/06/2020: Better supporting children and young people in residential care

    25/05/2020: South Australians opening hearts and minds to foster care

    21/05/2020: Aboriginal experts to pave the way forward in SA

    11/05/2020: New campaign encourages South Australians to foster

    14/04/2020: Impacts of the coronavirus on children and young people in care

    06/04/2020: ‘hub’ – a new virtual space for young South Australians

    19/03/2020: COVID-19 one-off cash boost for our foster and kinship carers

    16/03/2020: Better supporting our young people in care to age 21

    25/02/2020: 1 year as the department's Lead Psychiatric Director

    04/02/2020: New pilot program to provide culturally specific support to kinship carers of Aboriginal children and young people

    03/02/2020: Formal qualifications giving carers the skills to care with confidence

    24/01/2020: New three-year plan to modernise the care system for children and young people

    20/01/2020: Rosie training program simulates the real world of child protection

    16/01/2020: Families to receive earlier support to keep children safe

    18/12/2019: Carer’s bushfire plan keeps family safe

    17/12/2019: South Australian young people attend CREATE conference in Melbourne

    05/12/2019: 50 further recommendations completed to address institutional child sexual abuse

    03/12/2019: Shared vision for keeping children safe and well in SA

    25/11/2019: Significant progress made on child protection reforms

    24/10/2019: UK social work expert shares learnings with local social workers

    16/10/2019: Free water safety and survival program for primary school aged children in care

    04/10/2019: That's a wrap!

    30/09/2019: DCP social worker awarded Churchill Fellowship

    16/09/2019: Improving residential care options

    13/09/2019: First steps towards family group conferencing

    09/09/2019: New carer platform to make day-to-day decision making easier

    02/09/2019: DCP’s lead psychiatrist discusses infant mental health

    30/08/2019: Celebrating a big month in child protection

    30/08/2019: Join us at the Royal Adelaide Show!

    28/08/2019: Boost to Child Protection frontline

    22/08/2019: Cultural capability a key driver for improving care for Aboriginal children and young people

    22/08/2019: Dame Roma Mitchell Grants helping young people with a care experience achieve their dreams

    07/08/2019: Extended carer payments supporting young people to reach their full potential

    07/08/2019: More South Australian children in care with completed case plans

    24/07/2019: First Aboriginal Action Plan to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people in care

    24/07/2019: DCP signs MOU with Backpacks 4 SA Kids

    24/07/2019: Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017

    24/07/2019: Thank you to our foster and kinship carers

    24/07/2019: SA events to recognise National Apology to survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

    24/07/2019: Giving young people skills to live independently

    24/07/2019: Progress to better protect children from institutional child sexual abuse

    24/07/2019: New early intervention pilot program aims to keep families together

    24/07/2019: Carer payments now extended to young people aged 21

    24/07/2019: Have you seen 'Instant Family'?

    24/07/2019: Taking action to protect Australia's children

    24/07/2019: Government of South Australia joins National Redress Scheme

    24/07/2019: New consolidated intensive support system for at risk children and families

    24/07/2019: Port Augusta cleans up at social worker awards

    24/07/2019: New residential care model to help Aboriginal children stay connected and overcome trauma

    24/07/2019: Free community event on 25 May 2019 for Family Matters National Week of Action

    24/07/2019: New space providing support for local youth in Whyalla

    24/07/2019: New working with children checks from 1 July

    24/07/2019: Publication of Ombudsman's Report

    24/07/2019: New interactive recruitment website to help attract foster carers across South Australia


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