Many South Australian children and young people are missing out on what others their age take for granted. They include those experiencing participation poverty, chronic illness, disability, carer responsibilities and/or homelessness – along with children and young people who have a parent in prison. These children and young people face significant systemic challenges that will continue to impact on their lives unless structural changes are made now. In her final report as South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Commissioner Connolly concludes that it is not inevitable that these children and young people should continue to fare poorly. Her report outlines clear actions for change across government, schools, community services and not-for-profit organisations.
“Systemic change can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean we should act as if it’s impossible to achieve. The stakes are too high.”
