This report presents the results of a project worked in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory to develop and trial 'water planning tools' that can be adapted to suit a range of conditions and that will enable better planning and management of Australia's water resources. Tools were selected for trial to address the main...

The South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) recognises that children and young people at risk of becoming or who are homeless, or are affected by homelessness, need timely and responsive support tailored to their unique needs to maintain their connection to education and learning. Homelessness is described using three categories: Primary homelessness...

The purpose of this document is to guide South Australian government schools in implementing current research and Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) policy regarding bullying, harassment, violence and child protection so they can continue to contribute to an environment where children and students feel safe and supported. The DECD initiatives and policies detailed...

The Guardian’s office has released A Community Visitor Program for Children in State Care reporting on the feasibility of introducing a community visitor program for children and young people in state care in South Australia to promote the rights and monitor the wellbeing of young people in residential or inpatient facilities, foster homes, secure sites...

The Electoral Commissioner, Ed Killesteyn today released a report into the irregular handling of pre-poll votes by electoral officials in the Division of Boothby and the Division of Flynn leading to the exclusion of these votes in final election counting in the 2010 election. The incidents involved the premature opening of ballot-boxes by electoral officials...