Welcome to Child Protection

We're working to keep South Australia's children safe by protecting them from abuse and harm, and providing alternative care for children and young people when living at home is no longer an option.

Artwork by Gabriel Stengle

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal people as the state’s First Peoples and Nations, and recognise Aboriginal people as Traditional Owners and occupants of Land and Waters in South Australia. Aboriginal children and young people have the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment where culture, Community, spiritual identity and traditional ownership of the land is supported, respected and celebrated.

Artwork by Gabriel Stengle.