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Department for Child Protection – Contact Details

Please contact the Freedom of Information Team at the Department for Child Protection: Phone: (08) 8226 4399 Postal address: Ground Floor, Building 2, 300 Richmond Road, Netley SA 5037 Email: DCP.FOI@sa.gov.au Website: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/research-and-publications/freedom-information/provision-information-care-leavers

Anglican Diocese of Adelaide

The Anglican Diocese of Adelaide dates back to 1847. Initially, the diocese included Western Australia and South Australia. Its first bishop was Augustus Short (1847 to 1882). In 1855, Short created a system of diocesan self-government through a synod. The Diocese of Adelaide, together with the Diocese of Willochra, to the north and west, and…

AnglicareSA – Contact Details

Please contact the Privacy Officer at AnglicareSA: Postal address: 159 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA 5007 Phone: (08) 8305 9200 Email: privacy@anglicaresa.com.au Website: http://anglicaresa.com.au/privacy/

Records held by AnglicareSA

Records held by AnglicareSA is a collection of records dating from 1948 to 1990, and includes information about children’s Homes run by the Church of England in Australia and Tasmania and, later, the Anglican Church of Australia. The collection consists of admission and discharge registers, case notes, meeting minutes, Matron’s reports, communication books, diaries and…

Department for Child Protection

The Department for Child Protection was formed in 2016 when it replaced Families SA, Department for Education and Child Development. The Department was established in response to recommendations from the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission in November 2016.

Vaccinations and infectious diseases log – Seaforth Home

Vaccinations and infectious diseases log – Seaforth Home is a register used to record medical information about residents of the Seaforth Convalescent Home and Seaforth Home at Somerton Park between 1941 and 1973. It includes information about vaccinations received and infectious diseases contracted by the residents. Access Conditions Access to this series is restricted. Records…

Apology to Child Victims of Child Abuse while in State Care, Parliament of South Australia

On 17 June 2008 the Premier of South Australia the Hon M.D. Rann apologised on behalf of the current and previous Parliaments of South Australia to those who were abused as children while in State care. Following the apology motion in Parliament, the Premier, Minister for Families and Communities, representatives of the Anglican, Catholic, Uniting…

Mental Defectives Act Amendment Act 1958, South Australia

The Mental Defectives Act Amendment Act 1958 (Act no. 51/1958) was assented to and commenced on 27 November 1958. Amongst other amendments, this legislation changed the title of the ‘Mental Defectives Act, 1935-1953’ to the ‘Mental Health Act, 1935-1953’.

Statutes Amendment (Young Offenders) Act 2013, South Australia

The Statutes Amendment (Young Offenders) Act 2013 (Act No.61/2013) was passed on 14 November 2013 and commenced 11 July 2013. Its long title is ‘An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act 1993 and the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988’.

Statutes Amendment (Serious Firearm Offences) Act 2012, South Australia

The Statutes Amendment (Serious Firearm Offences) Act 2012 (Act No.33/2012) was passed on 27 September 2012 and commenced on 15 October 2012, with certain sections commencing 4 March 2013. Its full title is ‘An Act to amend the Bail Act 1985, the Correctional Services Act 1982, the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988, the Criminal Law…