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Annual Report 2023-24

The Commissioner for Children and Young People WA's Annual Report has been tabled in State Parliament.

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Your Environment: Your Say Report

Children and young people in WA share their thoughts on the environment and how we practice sustainability as a community.

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Hear Me Out Report

‘Hear Me Out’ Inquiry Report on youth detention in WA released today. A new report detailing the findings of an inquiry into the operating model of care in WA’s troubled youth detention centres was tabled in Parliament today by Commissioner for Children and Young People, Jacqueline McGowan-Jones.

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Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2024

The newest data and trends on the wellbeing of children and young people in WA is now available.

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Young people's views on vaping

Read what young people have to say about vaping.

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The Commissioner always welcomes questions, feedback and suggestions from children and young people, their families and people who work with them or for them.

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Child safety - Everyone's responsibility

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Profile of children and young people in WA 2023

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Young Aboriginal Researchers in Community (YARiC)

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Tips for children and young people on making a complaint

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ACCG key priorities - updated 4 April 2023

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Speaking Out Survey

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Many young people are concerned about the lack of sustainable practice that occurs across WA today. This new report shares their thoughts on the environment and how we practice sustainability as a community.
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Commissioner responds to second youth suicide in custody
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A new report detailing the findings of an inquiry into the operating model of care in WA’s troubled youth detention centres was tabled in Parliament today by Commissioner for Children and Young People, Jacqueline McGowan-Jones.
Commissioner's News

Calling WA children and young people to have their say about the current voting age.
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Survey exploring the challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people in WA.
Spotlight

Calling on the State’s young people to showcase their talent and creativity through the lens in celebration of Youth Week WA