Lisa O'Malley - Advocate C&YP, Foster & Kinship Carers - Independent/SA

14/11/2026

JOINT COMMITTEE ON IMPROVING MEN'S HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Further information about the Committee can be found on the Committee's webpage

https://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/en/News/2026/11/09/01/15/Committee-Submissions-Open-Inquiry-Into-Improving-Mens-Health-and-Wellbeing

13/11/2026

Love supporting fabulous people doing amazing things!
Kokoda Centurions

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- Strengthening state laws - that would begin with addressing the Child Protection bill which passed last year despite all stakeholders initially strongly opposing it and deeming it flawed. (4 smaller funded groups changed their view after private discussions with the Minister) a majority along with many MPs opposed it. Did those groups receive anything in return for their support?
- since Nyland RC I have continually asked Execs, Ministers etc WHY, WHY are there still single staffed shifts in residential care?
- phones in resi Lucas Hope
- the independent oversight model I have been advocating (begging) for, for years. WHY won’t you resume conversations with me
Peter Malinauskas what if these were your kids?
Kyam Maher MLC you don’t respond to Carers concerns, South Australian Labor MPs ignored carers & other stakeholders emails and pleas not to vote for that flawed bill, you ignored the community and several of your MPs told me they didn’t even read it, they had to support the Minister regardless. Children and young people have paid the price because none of you have been willing to step in. Unwillingness, incompetence, protecting relationships and funding has too often resulted in children being harmed.
Fix the bill, independent oversight model, no more single staffed shifts, phones in resi, fully support Carers all as a priority and save SA kids from harm, and sometimes worse.

12/11/2026

Congratulations Malika!

12/11/2026

Tonight I was very proud to sponsor The Carers Project Vulnerable Advocate Award at Puddle Jumpers Incorporated Volunteers Awards night. Always looking out for others, ensuring people around him are supported and have what they need. It was clear Jared is very highly thought of, appreciated and very deserving. Jared certainly impressed me and we look forward to catching up with him again soon Nicole Borzillo Lisa Decelis Jupiter Supports. I want to thank Mel and the team at Puddle Jumpers Incorporated for supporting our vulnerable community, often including many children in care and Carer families.

12/11/2026

Proud to be with Nicole Borzillo & Lisa Decelis supporting Puddle Jumpers Incorporated tonight. Jupiter Supports & The Carer Project proudly sponsoring awards celebrating the many amazing volunteers who turn up day after day supporting our community. Nicole & Lisa at Jupiter Supports are incredibly generous and supportive of the South Australian Community - thank-you ❤️

12/11/2026

“In recorded prison phone calls his parents, particularly his father, are heard working to get him access to mobile phones and making sure they are charged and ready when he returns home.

“Neither he nor his parents have earned the trust of this court in any way … there remains an unacceptable risk of reoffending.”

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An alleged child s*x offender reoffends “within days, or within a day” each time he is granted bail and must not be released again before his February 2028 trial, a court has heard.

11/11/2026

Christmas is coming, and for many volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers, times are tougher than ever.

Many Carers tell me DCP support is often denied or delayed, costs aren't covered and fuel prices keep rising. The Minister Alice Rolls MP - Member for Unley has consistently refused extra financial support to assist Carers with the increase in fuel costs.

The Peter Malinauskas South Australian Labor Government needs to stop ignoring and excluding Carers. These volunteers care for children who can't live safely at home, many who have significant additional needs. They shouldn't be left out of pocket for doing it.

When Carers aren't supported, children aren’t supported.

11/11/2026

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