The former deputy leader of South Australia's Child Protection Department, believed to be the first Aboriginal person appointed to the role, has accused his former workplace of racism, claiming the agency told him it 'owned' him for the duration of his contract.
The former deputy leader of SA's Child Protection Department has accused the department of racism, saying it told him it "owned" him for the duration of his contract.Mr Reilly told a parliamentary committee last month that he had five recommendations to improve the state's child protection system.
"When I initially advised the department that I don't think we're making the changes that we should be and that I was thinking about leaving, their response to me was that they own me for three years of the duration of my contract. described the system as "institutionally racist" and claimed that First Nations children's rights were being "trampled on"
He added that the department "under-utilised" principal Aboriginal consultants and Aboriginal family practitioners, who helped the agency engage with communities. "In addition, we are also building our network of youth advisory groups to improve peer supports and opportunities to act upon young people's experiences."She said the government had established an "Australian-first" carer council, a direct experience group, ministerial youth advisory council and peak body for South Australian Aboriginal children and young people.
During a parliamentary committee hearing last month, Mr Reilly said he had been investigated over an "administrative" issue andSpeaking to the ABC, he said the decision that resulted in his departure was "based on kindness and compassion"."Nothing illegal occurred, no-one was harmed, there was no breach of privacy, no misuse of funds.Mr Reilly said he hoped the investigation would conclude "very soon".
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