Hear Me Out Report

HEAR ME OUT REPORT

Inquiry Into Implementation Progress For Banksia Hill’s Model Of Care Instruction.

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

It also includes 16 findings and recommendations, which are primarily based upon the data and information provided to the Inquiry by the Department of Justice.

It is clear that young people in our justice system often have complex and profound needs. By conducting this inquiry our aim was to see if the support provided met the needs of young people in detention and gave them, plus staff and service providers, a chance to share their views.

Unfortunately, the focus is frequently on their behaviours rather than the underlying issues driving these.

But ‘Hear Me Out’ is about more than just a report—it’s about listening to young people. Their voices have too often been ignored.

The ‘Hear Me Out’ report is a call to action, urging us all to respect children and young people’s right to be heard and ensure they receive the care and support they need.

I encourage you to read the report, understand the realities of our youth justice system and consider the findings and recommendations presented.

Jacqueline McGowan-Jones

Commissioner of Children and Young People (WA)

If you found anything in this report upsetting, you can contact the support services below.

For immediate or urgent help,
please call 000 for emergency services.

24 hours services:

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 

13YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.                  

Provides 24/7 free online and phone counselling for children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Ph: 1800 551 800 | Web: www.kidshelpline.com.au

Offers suicide prevention support by phone or online chat.
Ph: 13 11 14 | Web: www.lifeline.org.au

Mental Health Emergency Response Line provides
a rapid response to mental health emergencies.
Ph: 1300 555 788 (Metro)
Ph: 1800 676 822 (Country)