VULNERABLE CHILDREN, PRISONERS AND FAMILIES LEFT WITHOUT SUPPORT; SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THROWS 147 CHILDREN OUT IN THE DARK AND COLD.
Second Chances Inc. is calling on the South Australian Government and the wider community to urgently act to protect vital support services for children of prisoners, vulnerable families, and people affected by incarceration.
On 6 August 2026, Second Chances was advised that funding for its Family Support service would cease from 31 December 2026 due to budget constraints. This decision places at risk one of the few specialist services in South Australia dedicated to supporting children affected by parental imprisonment.
For these children, the impact of incarceration is immediate and deeply personal. They often carry grief, confusion, shame, isolation, financial hardship, and family disruption through no fault of their own. They are among the most overlooked victims of the justice system.
Second Chances has spent years standing beside these children and families – helping them stay connected, supported, and seen. If this service is lost, many may be left with nowhere that truly understands their circumstances.
Read about it here : https://www.secondchances.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Media-Release-14082026-CONDENSED-VERSION.pdf
