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.

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...

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...

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.

This research finds that young people value the importance of an inclusive and welcoming school environment where Year 12 students feel trusted, respected and as though they belong. Having more opportunities to ‘have a say’ and to ‘demonstrate leadership’ were considered fundamental to fostering a supportive school environment and key to maintaining positive student wellbeing...