recommended links and resources
The Carer Project encourages carers and community members to seek out as much information and support as possible to help care and advocate for our most vulnerable children and young people
The Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People's primary role is advocating for children and young people in care
On their website you can also access the Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care
The Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People is the only independent body created solely to promote the rights, development and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people
The Carer Project worked with legal counsel and The Ombudsman to achieve a Freedom of Information ruling that gives carers access to the Department's Manual of Practice and other policies. We strongly recommend carers consult this policy list and make themselves aware of the policies and processes that should be followed by all involved in the child protection sphere
The carer area of the Department for Child Protection's website has some useful information and resources for carers or those thinking about becoming a foster or kinship carer
The peak body for foster and kinship carers in South Australia
Facilitators of the International Childhood Trauma Conference, tireless advocates for children who have experienced trauma. The Australian Childhood Foundation offers a number of online training courses and workshops on developmental trauma
A therapeutic service in the UK that has many excellent resources and information sheets about trauma