Welcome

Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People

For Kids

Find out how our Office can help you. Learn about your rights in kinship care, foster care, residential care and the rights of children and young people in youth detention.

For Families

Learn about our Office and the rights of kids in care and youth detention. Find resources to educate children on their rights.

For Professionals

Find reports, submissions and Inquiries related to out-of-home care and youth detention in South Australia. Find out how to champion children’s rights at work.

Get Help

How we can help if you’re rights aren’t being met and you’re not being listened to.

I have the right to be safe and well cared for.

As a child and young person in care, you have special rights. These are rules that should be followed so you can grow up happy, healthy and achieving your dreams.

If you feel that your rights are not being met, and you are not being listened to, we can help.