At Rapha Care we strive to have a commitment to upholding the rights of children and young people who are in care as set out in the Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care
With an unwavering commitment to provide a safe environment for children and young people, we will provide services whether temporary, short-term, long-term, or immediate response accommodation and support on a daily 24-hour basis including.
- Temporary Staff Services
- Placement and Support Packages
- Out of Home Care – Emergency Care, Short-term Care or Long-term Care
- Family Wellbeing Service
In accordance with service requirements, Rapha Care providing direct care will:
- create a secure and stable environment.
- ensure the safety of all children and young people.
- provide nurturing care.
- provide developmental opportunities.
- provide relational healing opportunities.
- support educational, recreational, and community-based activities.
- support and encourage children/young people to attend appointments, such as medical appointments and school.
- provide opportunities for children and young people to develop independent living skills.
- include children and young people in household decisions where appropriate.
- have the right to participate, to be heard and be included have the right to be respected have the right to information in accessible formats have the right to have support have the right to be treated fairly.
Rapha Care will comply with laws, regulations, standards, and policies in the provision of care services. These include:
- Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017
- Children and Young People (Safety) Regulations 2017
- Family and Community Services Act 1972
- Standards of Alternative Care in South Australia (2008)
- National Standards for Out of Home Care 2008-2020
- Charter of Rights for Children in Care, Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People SA)
