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Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2026

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

What Young People Said

More than 120 young Western Australians shared their views on the social media ban. Read what they told us.

Rights of WA children and young people

DigiMe

What is one thing you are looking forward to about starting back at school this year and what is one thing you’re worried about?

Speaking Out Survey

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.

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.