Children and Young People
The Children and Young People Commissioner is a position that is written into law. It is independent from the government. It is part of the ACT Human Rights Commission.
Jodie Griffiths-Cook is the Children and Young People Commissioner and one of her most important jobs is hearing from children and young people. The legislation that describes what she does is the Human Rights Commission Act 2005
You can learn more about what Jodie and her team do by reading the CYPC Strategic Plan (PDF 3MB).
BREAKING NEWS! Your rights, in your words!
After talking to 170 children and young people about human rights and how you like to learn, we have created new resources especially for you! Meet Kira and Alex who will help you learn about your human rights and how they are protected in the ACT! Check out the 'Your rights, in your words' animation, book and posters:
WATCH THE ANIMATION
EXPLORE THE BOOK
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The CYPC
- promotes the rights of children and young people
- consults and talks with children and young people
- encourages other organisations to listen to children and young people, and take their views seriously when making decisions
- provides advice to government and community agencies about how to improve services for children and young people.
Find out more about children’s rights and how you can have your say by visiting the pages below.
- Information for kids, teens, and young people about stuff that matters
- Do you have something to tell the Commissioner?
- What we have heard from kids, teens, and young people
- Do you work with kids, teens, or young people?