Videos

Second Chances SA visited the 1079 Life studios to introduce our inaugural Victims' Advocate, Michael O'Connell AM APM; interviewed alongside Second Chances SA CEO, Helen Glanville.

Air date: 10 March 2019 (1079 Life)

ALL ABOARD...SteamRanger's Southern Encounter to Victor Harbor with Brenton Ragless!

“Travelling behind one of SteamRanger’s beautifully-restored steam locomotives – given a ‘second chance’ to ‘stay on track’ – seems the most fitting way to share time together and celebrate the wonderful work of Second Chances SA.

“Please join me for an unforgettable day travelling on-board one of the most-scenic railway journeys in Australia, and hear more of how Second Chances SA is restoring hope to broken lives.”

-Brenton Ragless, Nine Presenter & SteamRanger Patron

Sunday 19 May
Departing Mt Barker 10am
Returning 6pm

Cost: $60 pp
Bookings essential on 1300 655 991
Booking code: Second Chances

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Second Chances SA CEO, Helen Glanville joined the hosts of 'Our Time' to talk about the unique plight and challenges of children and families with a parent in prison.

Air date: 1 April 2019 (Channel 44 Adelaide)

Russell Crowe on 'Backtrack Boys':

"It’s really special. Go and see it. Write stories about it. Tell your friends. This fella Bernie, he’s a good fella, a bit of a genius really. What a great story."

Just like that 2018 flew past and 2019 is already underway...

Here are some of our highlights from 2018 at Second Chances SA!

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As of 1 February 2019, we've been operational as Second Chances SA for four years now.

To celebrate, we've put together some of our favourite media highlights...

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A very special character made his way onto national TV and into lounge rooms across Australia to get the word out about Second Chances SA and Christmas Angels!

🎄"It's Christmas. You're a child and you have a parent in prison."

It's a situation faced by hundreds of children and their families here in South Australia.

Your donation and support makes a real difference by keeping families connected and by bringing joy to kids doing it tough.

To donate, visit: https://secondchances.org.au/donate/

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In a special episode of 'South Aussie with Cosi,' 20 children and youth with a parent in prison experience a special weekend adventure - created just for them!

Aired July 10, 2018 on Channel 9 Adelaide

March 2019 update: Since filming in August 2017, the number of prisoner's children on our Second Chances SA secure database has doubled from 600 to 1,200 children.

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2018, we want to thank all our incredible, hard-working volunteers who make what we do possible.