Children’s Commissioner

Monday, September 28

Concern for Govt fast-track of Aboriginal Children’s Commissioner

South Australia’s inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People will start work on Monday despite there being no legislation that outlines her role.

Kids need a greater say in the family law system: Children’s Commissioner

The Family Court needs to rethink the way it involves children in the issuing of parenting orders, the SA Commissioner for Children and Young People says.

Health Minister Stephen Wade. Photo: AAP/David Mariuz

Mandatory drug treatment "punitive": Children's Commissioner

South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People has labelled the Liberal Government’s plan to introduce mandatory drug treatment for children as a “punitive” approach that breaches young people’s rights.

Children need a voice, say academics

From cyberbullying to safety at home, new research from Flinders University strongly supports the findings of an extensive survey of more than 1,600 children in South Australia which calls for a formal and more “powerful” advocate for their rights.