Briefing paper
The need for rights-based reform of South Australia's child justice system
The Commissioner is calling for reforms to be made to South Australia’s child justice system to align it with a child rights-based approach. There are significant opportunities for the South Australian Government to reform the child justice and related systems in line with international human rights standards.
Guide
Becoming a more cost-friendly school
Given the extent of the cost-of-living challenges currently being experienced by families across South Australia, all school leaders and governing councils need to develop and provide options that will help families meet the costs associated with their child’s or children’s education. This guide provides a range of strategies and suggestions to become a more cost-friendly...
Report
Teenagers and safety
This report provides a rare insight into South Australian teenagers’ understanding of what feeling safe means to them and where and why they feel safe. It also provides insight into where and when they do not feel safe and sheds light on the reasons why. The report calls for systemic changes that will address the...
Report
The Things That Matter 4: views of 8-12 year olds on life, school and the community
This fourth Things That Matter report draws on responses from school children aged 8–12 years who participate in the South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People's annual Student Voice Postcards initiative via their school.
Report
Safe and sound: views and experiences of young people on public transport
In preparing this report 1,124 South Australian young people aged 13 to 20 years participated in a survey about their experiences using public transport. The three major challenges young people face in relation to public transport are its cost, accessibility and safety.