Stephen Kinmond OAM has been appointed the NSW Children’s Guardian to lead the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG), the state’s independent child protection regulator.
Minister for Families and Communities Natasha Maclaren-Jones congratulated Mr Kinmond on his appointment.
“Mr Kinmond has extensive experience in child protection and with oversight bodies, including as CEO of the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) and as Deputy Ombudsman, which equips him with the skills needed to be appointed to this specialised role,” Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.
“Through his nearly 40 years of experience in the sector, he has worked with a variety of government and non-government agencies, where he has demonstrated knowledge about the importance of robust regulatory oversight.
“The OCG plays a critical role in overseeing organisations to uphold children and young people’s right to be safe.
“I thank Janet Schorer PSM for her diligent work as the NSW Children’s Guardian since July 2017, and to Richard Weston who capably assisted as the Acting Children’s Guardian since 24 October 2022.”
Mr Kinmond has been appointed for a term of five years, commencing 16 January 2023.
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