For tailored fact sheets and other information prepared for children and young people, see our Young People pages here.
Generally, a child is a person under 18 years of age.
Legislation
The main South Australian laws that specifically deal with children are
There is also the Commonwealth Family Law Act 1975 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child to which Australia is a signatory.
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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