The State Government has awarded the state’s leading researchers an almost $1 million boost towards further understanding and tackling child abuse and neglect.
Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink said the two postdoctoral fellowship programs, worth just under $1 million over two years, will be critical in shaping the state’s early intervention services in the future.
South Australians who experienced institutional child sexual abuse and their supporters will gather at ceremonial events across the state this morning to mark the National Apology.
The event, which falls during National Children’s Week, will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre where the Minister for Child Protection Rachel Sanderson will deliver a State Apology on behalf of the South Australian Government.
Supporting safe and nurturing environments, strengthening the voice of the child and ensuring carers are a central part of decision-making, are among key features of new child safety legislation passed in Parliament today.
The Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, which comes into effect on 22 October 2018, provides an opportunity for sector-wide change to improve outcomes for South Australian children and young people.
South Australians who experienced institutional child sexual abuse and their supporters are invited to gather at ceremonial events around the state, to mark the National Apology on Monday 22 October 2018.
A central event will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre where the Minister for Child Protection Rachel Sanderson will deliver a State Apology on behalf of the South Australian Government.
I am proud to have been able to sponsor a number of young people to attend the award-winning Operation Flinders exercises which are held in the Flinders Ranges several times each year. This program offers a new direction for young people at risk and has been transforming lives for 25 years.
As I commence my third term as your representative in State Parliament, I would like to thank the people of Adelaide for re-electing me at the March State Election. I am privileged to represent you. The Liberal Party won 25 of the 47 lower house seats at the election and was able to form Government. I am honoured to have been sworn in as the Minister for Child Protection in the Marshall Liberal Government and look forward to the challenges ahead.
On Wednesday, November 11th, 2015, Rachel attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Walkerville Memorial Garden. This year it makes the 97th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood.
Rachel joined Big Issue Vendor, Vernon, on Monday, 1 February outside the Body Shop at Rundle Mall to sell copies of The Big Issue. This is the second year that Rachel has participated in the CEO Selling Challenge to show her support and to take a stand against homelessness and disadvantage.
On January 15 2017 Rachel attended the Adelaide Pongal Harvest Festival, organised by the Adelaide Tamil Association in Bonython Park.
