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Back on Track: A Men’s Group for Positive Change
The Back on Track: A Men’s’ Group for Positive Change gives men who are struggling with the use of violence in their personal relationships real and meaningful opportunities to make change. Continue Reading
Release of the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission Report
On 5 August, 2016, Justice Margaret Nyland delivered her Royal Commission report, “The life they deserve”, to the Governor. The report contains 260 recommendations for improvements to the South Australian child protection system. Continue Reading
The Stolen Generation Healing Camp
Nearly 40 members of the Stolen Generation participated in a Healing Camp at Wirrina Cove in mid-June. The Healing Camp was created in response to the announcement of the South Australian Reparation Scheme for Stolen Generations with a sole purpose to promote relaxation, connection and engagement in cultural activities. Continue Reading
Unveiling of ‘The Space Between’, the Past Forced Adoptions Commemorative Public Artwork
On 14 July, 2016, the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Jay Weatherill unveiled ‘The Space Between’, a commemorative public artwork dedicated to parents, adoptees and families affected by past forced adoption practices. Continue Reading
State Government unveils memorial to past forced adoptions
A memorial to parents, adoptees and families who suffered loss through forced adoptions was unveiled by Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday 14 July, four years after he apologised in State Parliament for policies that allowed the forced removal of children from their mothers.
Sorry Day 2016 Wrap Up
This year’s National Sorry Day event took place on Thursday 26 May at the Stolen Generation Memorial and Healing Garden, Stebonheath Park, Andrews Farm with festivities and a community lunch taking place afterwards at the John McVeity Centre.
283 members of the community attended the events, including 82 children as well as the 20 teachers & principals; officials from the local government including 5 local elected members; 40 staff from RASA and supporting agencies. Continue Reading
Elevating the Heart of the Hills
An estimated 500 people flocked to the Adelaide Hills’ town of Gumeracha to enjoy an inspiring program of live music, interactive workshops and entertainment at Relationships Australia SA’s Elevate Festival on the 27 February, 2016. Continue Reading
Childhood Trauma Conference Wrap Up
Thirteen Relationships Australia SA staff attended the Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne from 6-10 June. This international conference focuses on innovation in therapeutic approaches with children, young people and families, and draws over 2000 delegates from around the world. Our staff had the opportunity to listen to seminal thinkers such as Dan Siegel, Pat Ogden, Judy Atkinson, Vittorio Gallese, Russell Meares and many others. Continue Reading
SWAPv Inaugural Conference, 13 – 15 July
Enhancing child and adolescent well-being and preventing violence in school and early childhood settings
Over three days the Student Wellbeing and Prevention of Violence Centre (SWAPv) brings together national and international researchers in the field of promoting student wellbeing, positive mental health, preventing violence and aggression, bullying and cyberbullying, and other related fields.
