“If we are to improve services and outcomes for South Australia’s Aboriginal Children and Young People we need to recognise the solutions that are coming directly from our Aboriginal communities, families and leaders and act upon these in meaningful ways. This requires a much more highly responsive and culturally relevant service design, which takes into account the time needed to understand why families and systems are in distress. This approach enables us to draw upon solutions from within communities which are much more likely to have a positive impact and to empower and enable individuals and communities in positive ways.” 

Commissioner April Lawrie