Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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The role of the Commissioner for Children and Young People includes giving priority to, and having special regard to, the interests and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Reports
Supporting Aboriginal-led solutions - Aboriginal forum
The key recommendations for action from the Aboriginal forum hosted by the Commissioner on 23 August 2018.
Indicators of Wellbeing
The Commissioner has developed this practical online data resource to monitor and report on the wellbeing of WA’s children and young people.
Summary report - Aboriginal forum
The summary report from the Aboriginal forum hosted by the Commissioner on 23 August 2018.
Talking Leadership
Aboriginal leaders talk about the challenges they have overcome and the keys to their success.
Policy briefs
Aboriginal children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Mental Health Inquiry
Aboriginal children and young people speak out about culture and identity
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Aboriginal children and young people speak out about the importance of education
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Aboriginal children and young people speak out about families
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Submissions
Submission to the Aboriginal office of advocacy and accountability discussion paper, August 2018
The Commissioner provided comment to the discussion paper on an office for advocacy and accountability in Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia.
Submission to Department of Premier and Cabinet - Close the Gap Refresh - Technical Submission, October 2018
The Commissioner provided a submission to the Close the Gap Refresh process.
Submission to the Director Liquor Control and Arbitration, November 2017
Inquiry into availability of packaged liquor in Karratha
Submission to Law Council Australia, September 2017
Discussion paper regarding The Justice Project - Children and Young People Consultation
