Australia Talks

South Australia is reeling from the findings of the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry, headed up by Ted Mullighan QC. The report presents not only a historical narrative of the abuse of children in the care of the state, but pinpoints a number of current issues which require urgent attention.

We'll address two of the key findings: a recommendation for a radical overhaul of emergency accommodation ... and a call for an extensive education campaign addressing child abuse.

South Australian listeners please note. If you wish to contribute to the program you can call in on 1300 22 55 76 at 5.40pm South Australian time and hear the program in real time before making your comment on the program. This is the best chance to have your say on this important topic, so please ring early!

Guests

Jay Weatherill - SA Minister for Families and Communities

Dorothy Scott - Director, Australia Centre for Child Protection

Leonie Sheedy - Director, Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN)

Further Information

For a link to ABC news coverage of the Children in State Care report

For a link to a downloadable version of the Children in State Care report

For a link to the site of the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse

For a link to Jay Weatherill's web page

For a link to the Australian Centre for Child Protection

For a link to the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse

For a link to CLAN

For a link to comments by Ted Mullighan to the National Family Law conference

Presenter

Paul Barclay

Story Researcher and Producer

Matthew Leonard