SA woman used govt credit card for herself

A former Adelaide youth worker has admitted illegally spending thousands of dollars on personal items using a government credit card.

Mignon Thomas, 48, was accused of using the credit card to buy more than $35,000 on groceries, clothing, gift cards and other items while employed as a youth worker.

She pleaded guilty to 10 counts of abuse of public office in the South Australian District Court on Friday, and will return to court for sentencing submissions on October 20.