Commissioner for Children and Young People WA

Hear Me Out Report

‘Hear Me Out’ Inquiry Report on youth detention in WA released today A new report detailing the findings of an inquiry into the operating model of care in WA’s troubled youth detention centres was tabled in Parliament today by Commissioner for Children and Young People, Jacqueline McGowan-Jones.

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Voting Age Survey

Your voice matters. We want to know what you think about lowering the age of voting to 16 years old.

Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2024

The newest data and trends on the wellbeing of children and young people in WA is now available.

Indicators of Wellbeing Survey

We're constantly looking to improve our website to better meet your needs. To help us with our improvements, could you please take a moment to provide feedback by answering four short questions about your experience? Your valuable input will help us improve our content and update the Indicators of Wellbeing.

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Feedback sought on priority policy areas

The Commissioner is calling for feedback on key policy areas to improve health and wellbeing of children and young people in WA.

Young people's views on vaping

Read what young people have to say about vaping.

Wellbeing across the regions

This report highlights the wellbeing similarities and differences across the WA regions.

National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

The Commissioner has updated a range of resources for WA children and young people, parents and organisations that aim to support the safety of under 18 year-olds.

Email the Commissioner

The Commissioner always welcomes questions, feedback and suggestions from children and young people, their families and people who work with them or for them.

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Child safety - Everyone's responsibility

Information and links for community members who are concerned about the safety and welfare of a child or young person.

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Resources

Browse reports, policy briefs, issues papers, submissions and other resources produced by the Commissioner.

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Latest News

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Media 30 August 2024

Commissioner responds to second youth suicide in custody

Media 15 August 2024

A new report detailing the findings of an inquiry into the operating model of care in WA’s troubled youth detention centres was tabled in Parliament today by Commissioner for Children and Young People, Jacqueline McGowan-Jones.

Commissioner's News 18 July 2024

Calling WA children and young people to have their say about the current voting age.

Commissioner's News 19 April 2024

Survey exploring the challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people in WA.

Spotlight 07 March 2024

Calling on the State’s young people to showcase their talent and creativity through the lens in celebration of Youth Week WA

Media 06 March 2024

Hear Me Out Report

Voting Age Survey

Profile of Children and Young People in WA 2024

Indicators of Wellbeing Survey

Feedback sought on priority policy areas

Young people's views on vaping

Wellbeing across the regions