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About the awards

The South Australian Child Protection & Family Support Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of children and young people, carers, volunteers, staff and organisations from across the child protection and family support sector.

Delivered by the Department for Child Protection (DCP), in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), the event will be held on Friday 9 October at the Adelaide Oval, William Magarey Room.

These Awards bring together our sector and community leaders and acknowledge the valuable contribution individuals, groups and organisations make to provide a safe and thriving environment for children, young people and families across the child protection and family support system.

2026 Awards Nomination Guide (PDF, 963.0 KB)
2026 Awards Terms and Conditions  (PDF, 72.1 KB)

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Key Dates

Nominations openMonday 18 May
Nominations closeFriday 31 July
ShortlisitngAugust
Finalists announcedNational Child Protection Week
6-12 September
Awards ceremonyFriday 9 October

Thanks to our Event Sponsors


Gold Sponsor

Event Supporter - Lutheran Care


Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsor Anglicare SA logo

Silver Sponsor Centacare Catholic Community Services

Silver Sponsor Centacare CCSA logo

Hendercare Foundation Sponsor Logo

Silver Sponsor: Junction

Silver Sponsor SYC