Complaints systems

The Commissioner has a statutory responsibility to monitor the way government agencies deal with complaints made by children and young people.

The Commissioner works to ensure all children and young people feel supported in raising a complaint with a government agency.

Complaints Guidelines - examples

To respect and protect children and young people, and to provide opportunities for organisational improvement, it is vital that all organisations have complaints systems that are accessible and responsive to children and young people.

The Commissioner has developed guidelines on how to make complaints processes child friendly.

The guidelines include examples of the great work occurring around Western Australia. Further projects are detailed on the participation examples page.

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The Commissioner monitors developments in child protection legislation, policies and practices, and advocates to improve the outcomes for children in the out of home care system.

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Child-safe principles promote a culture where the safety, wellbeing and participation of children and young people are reflected in policies and day-to-day practices at all levels of the organisation.

Rights of children and young people

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