by Peter Stokes | 23 Jul, 2020 | Latest News
Pressure is mounting on the State Government to lift the age of criminal responsibility in South Australia from 10 to 14 years, but Attorney-General Vickie Chapman says no decision will be made until a federal review is handed down. Read the full article (InDaily,...
by Peter Stokes | 2 Jul, 2020 | Latest News
Aboriginal babies deemed at-risk by South Australia’s Child Protection Department are being removed from their mothers at Adelaide hospitals, not long after birth, in processes advocates say are unnecessarily cruel and opaque. Stephanie Richards talks to...
by Peter Stokes | 21 May, 2020 | Latest News
Child protection experts from across the country have been asked to help South Australia improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, after a report revealed a decline in the number of young people being placed in culturally appropriate care. Read the full article...
by Peter Stokes | 13 May, 2020 | Latest News
Aboriginal children and young people make up less than five per cent of SA’s total child population but new figures show they are majorly over-represented in care and youth detention systems. View full article – AdelaideNow 14/05/2020 • View...
by Peter Stokes | 15 Nov, 2019 | Latest News
South Australia’s inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People says she is unable to investigate “pressing systemic issues” facing Indigenous youth as the State Government has failed to legislate her role. View full article – InDaily,...
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