Our publications

Voting Age Report

Key findings from the “Voting Age” Survey 2024

Belonging Across Borders Report

Your Environment: Your Say Report 2024

Most children and young people care about their impact on the environment. Many young people are concerned about the lack of sustainable practice that occurs across WA today.

Hear Me Out Inquiry Report 2024

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.

Hear Me Out - Young People's summary 2024

A summary of the findings of the Hear Me Out Report

Pilbara Listening Tour publication 2024

The Commissioner, Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, visited the Pilbara in May 2024, to meet with and listen to children and young people about what matters most to them.

Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2024

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

Here I Am 2023

Young people have important ideas about want they want to see in their lives, how they wish to be treated and what change is needed.

Stand Up, Be Heard Report 2023

In 2023, the Commissioner invited young people to participate in a one-day forum ‘Stand Up, Be Heard’, to explore the topic of youth advocacy.

The Wellbeing of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Report 2023

This report presents the views and experiences of 20 trans and gender diverse children and young people from Western Australia, aged 11 to 18 years.

The Wellbeing of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - Summary 2023

A summary of the findings of The Wellbeing of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Report

Talking Aboout Vaping Report 2023

WA young people’s views and experiences of e-cigarettes.

Insights by Region - Speaking Out Survey 2021

This report provides analysis of this data by education region, allowing for a regional comparison of children and young people’s experiences and perspectives

Insights from Aboriginal Children - Speaking Out Survey 2021

The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people in remote WA.

Insights on disability and complex needs - Speaking Out Survey 2021

Experiences and perspectives of 545 WA children and young people with hearing or vision impairments, behavioural and engagement challenges, and multiple complex needs.

Annual Reports and Corporate documents

Current and previous Annual Reports and other corporate information, plans and policies.