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A child protection expert who has devoted her life to establishing practical, evidence-based solutions to child abuse and neglect is the 2025 Australian of the Year for South Australia. Professor Leah Bromfield, the director and chair of child protection at the Australian Centre for Child Protection, developed the first evidence-based analysis of practice frameworks in the sector. She received the award in a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday night.
Prof Bromfield is leading the development of a new child protection vision for SA, exploring unconventional approaches to break the cycle of abuse. Indigenous advocate and knowledge holder Charles Jackson was named SA’s 2025 Senior Australian of the Year. Jackson, 75, has worked with Indigenous Australians for more than 50 years, holding jobs including drover, marriage celebrant, cultural awareness teacher, board member, services coordinator and NDIS officer.
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