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Decorative simple style icon of a group of people standing together in a row, representing families and community
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30 June 2026

Every movement carries a story.

We are incredibly proud to introduce our commissioned artwork, created by Tikana Telfer - a proud Kaurna, Narungga, Ngalea and Kokatha woman and artist.

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19 March 2026

KWY First Nations Therapeutic Summit creating impact 

This week our Thriving Families SA co-directors, Alisa Willis and Ashum Owen are attending the KWY Aboriginal Corporation First Nations Therapeutic Summit on Kaurna Yarta. 

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05 March 2026

Excitement was the word of the day at our Thriving Families Leadership Collective Meet & Greet!

This event was a significant milestone in the creation of Thriving Families SA and our commitment to work towards generational change for children, young people and families in South Australia.

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03 December 2025

Thriving Families SA announces two new Co-Directors

We’re proud to welcome Dr Alisa Willis (Director, Thriving Families) and Ashum Owen (Director, Aboriginal Leadership for Thriving Families) to lead this next chapter of our system-change journey.

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27 November 2025

Thriving Families joins Philanthropy Australia's 50 years celebrations

Thriving Families was proud to join Philanthropy Australia at the Adelaide Zoo to celebrate 50 years of championing generosity and social impact.

Our Publications and Resources

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Decorative simple style icon of a group of people standing together in a row, representing families and community
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Our Vision on a Page

Explore our Vision at a glance. View our one-page Placemat for a clear snaphsot of the future we're building with partners across South Australia.​​

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Strategic Framework
Our Priorities on a Page

Explore our Priorities at a glance.
View our one-page Placemat for a clear snapshot of the sector's ten System-Level Change Initiatives as the most current critical priorities for driving meaningful change.

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Our Governance on a Page

Explore our Governance at a glance. Our governance model establishes shared accountability and reflects a collective journey grounded in allyship and a commitment to changing how the system works – together.

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Decorative simple style icon of a group of people standing together in a row, representing families and community
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Our Vision in Detail

Discover our 20-year Generational Vision for children, young people, families and communities in South Australia — and how we’re working together to create a future where all families can thrive.

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Online Sector Sessions

What we heard matters. Following four online sector sessions with around 150 participants, Thriving Families has brought together the key themes, perspectives, questions and opportunities shared across the conversations in this Summary Insights report and the accompanying presentation slides.

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Response to Issues Paper Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

Read our October 2024 submission outlining how Thriving Families can help shape future DFV reforms — with a strong focus on children, young people and families at the centre of system redesign.

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Thriving Families acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples and Nations of the unceded lands and waters we live and work upon. We recognise and respect the deep enduring connection of Aboriginal peoples to Country, culture and community. Thriving Families is committed to honouring and amplifying the voices, experience and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

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