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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

Voting Age Report

Key findings from the 'Voting Age' Survey.

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.

Belonging Across Borders

Hear what over 576 children and young people had to say on the challenges and highlights of immigrating to and living in Australia.

Your Environment: Your Say Report

Findings from the ‘Your Environment: Your Say’ report indicate that most children and young people care about their impact on the environment.