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Acknowledgement of Country Project

Children and young people are invited to showcase their talent and creativity through words and/or drawings to share their respect for Traditional Custodians and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples to Country, land and waters.

Priority Areas

After hearing from children and young people around WA, the Commissioner decided on four areas as policy priorities to start with: Child Protection, Youth Justice, Education and Health & Mental Health.

Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2025

The Profile publication is produced annually and provides a demographic profile of the children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) in WA.

Speaking Out Survey

Mid West Listening Tour Findings

Hear Me Out - Inquiry on youth detention

‘Hear Me Out’ features the voices and perspectives of 43 children and young people detained at Banksia Hill and Unit 18, along with staff and service providers.